Porsche Cayenne vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Porsche Cayenne · BMW X5
- Length193.7 in – 194.0 in
- Height65.5 in – 66.8 in
- Wheelbase114.0 in
- Ground clearance6.6 in – 7.4 in
- Curb weight4,582 lb – 5,056 lb
- Width78.1 in
- BMW X5 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche Cayenne is 0.5 in shorter (193.8 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: Porsche Cayenne is 0.8 in narrower (78.1 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.5 in taller (66.2 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 117.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 225 lb heavier (4,819 lb vs 5,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 225 lb heavier (4,819 lb vs 5,044 lb)
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.5 in taller (66.2 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 117.1 in)
- Width: Porsche Cayenne is 0.8 in narrower (78.1 in vs 78.9 in)
- Length: Porsche Cayenne is 0.5 in shorter (193.8 in vs 194.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche Cayenne — Porsche Cayenne is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Porsche Cayenne · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche Cayenne — Porsche Cayenne is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche Cayenne — Based on length × width (Porsche Cayenne)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche Cayenne | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.8 in | 194.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 78.1 in | 78.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 68.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 117.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,819 lb | 5,044 lb | 225 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 193.7 in – 194.0 in).
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