Nissan Pathfinder vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 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 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 4.2 in shorter (198.5 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.6 in narrower (77.3 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.8 in taller (69.5 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 567 lb heavier (4,478 lb vs 5,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 567 lb heavier (4,478 lb vs 5,044 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 117.1 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 4.2 in shorter (198.5 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.6 in narrower (77.3 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 0.8 in taller (69.5 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is narrower by 1.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Pathfinder | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.5 in | 194.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 78.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 69.5 in | 68.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 117.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,478 lb | 5,044 lb | 567 lb |
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