Porsche Cayenne vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Porsche Cayenne · BMW X5
- Length190.8 in
- Height67.0 in – 67.4 in
- Wheelbase114.0 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 10.8 in
- Curb weight4,398 lb – 4,784 lb
- Width76.3 in
- BMW X5 width76.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche Cayenne is 0.4 in shorter (190.8 in vs 191.2 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 0.2 in narrower (76.3 in vs 76.1 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.7 in taller (67.2 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Porsche Cayenne has 1.1 in more ground clearance (9.8 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 579 lb heavier (4,591 lb vs 5,170 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Porsche Cayenne has 1.1 in more ground clearance (9.8 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 579 lb heavier (4,591 lb vs 5,170 lb)
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.7 in taller (67.2 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 115.5 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 0.2 in narrower (76.3 in vs 76.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche Cayenne — Porsche Cayenne is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Porsche Cayenne · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearancePorsche Cayenne — Porsche Cayenne has 1.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche Cayenne | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.8 in | 191.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 76.3 in | 76.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 67.2 in | 69.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 115.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | 8.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,591 lb | 5,170 lb | 579 lb |
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