Nissan Pathfinder vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · BMW X5
- Length198.5 in
- Height69.5 in
- Wheelbase114.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight4,293 lb – 4,662 lb
- Width77.3 in
- BMW X5 width76.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 6.1 in shorter (198.5 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 1.0 in narrower (77.3 in vs 76.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.1 in taller (69.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 438 lb heavier (4,478 lb vs 4,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 438 lb heavier (4,478 lb vs 4,915 lb)
- Length: BMW X5 is 6.1 in shorter (198.5 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 1.0 in narrower (77.3 in vs 76.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 115.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.5 in | 192.4 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 76.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 69.5 in | 69.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 115.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,478 lb | 4,915 lb | 438 lb |
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