Nissan Pathfinder vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · BMW X5
- Length197.2 in
- Height69.6 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,168 lb – 4,364 lb
- Width77.2 in
- BMW X5 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 2.9 in shorter (197.2 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.7 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.9 in taller (69.6 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 117.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 778 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 5,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 778 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 5,044 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 117.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.7 in narrower (77.2 in vs 78.9 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 2.9 in shorter (197.2 in vs 194.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.9 in taller (69.6 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 1.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 194.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 78.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 69.6 in | 68.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 117.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,266 lb | 5,044 lb | 778 lb |
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