Porsche Cayenne vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Porsche Cayenne · BMW X5

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length191.1 in
  • Height67.0 in – 67.1 in
  • Wheelbase114.0 in
  • Ground clearance7.2 in – 8.5 in
  • Curb weight4,597 lb – 4,817 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.3 in
  • BMW X5 width76.1 in – 76.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Porsche Cayenne is 0.7 in shorter (191.1 in vs 191.8 in)
  • Width: BMW X5 is 0.1 in narrower (76.3 in vs 76.2 in)
  • Height: BMW X5 is 1.9 in taller (67.0 in vs 69.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 115.5 in)
  • Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.2 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X5 is 208 lb heavier (4,707 lb vs 4,915 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.2 in)
  2. Curb weight: BMW X5 is 208 lb heavier (4,707 lb vs 4,915 lb)
  3. Height: BMW X5 is 1.9 in taller (67.0 in vs 69.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 115.5 in)
  5. Length: Porsche Cayenne is 0.7 in shorter (191.1 in vs 191.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche CayennePorsche Cayenne is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Porsche Cayenne · garage fit for BMW X5
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5BMW X5 is narrower by 0.1 in
  • More ground clearanceBMW X5BMW X5 has 0.3 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecPorsche CayenneBMW X5Difference
Length191.1 in191.8 in0.7 in
Width76.3 in76.2 in0.1 in
Height67.0 in69.0 in1.9 in
Wheelbase114.0 in115.5 in1.5 in
Ground clearance7.8 in8.2 in0.3 in
Curb weight4,707 lb4,915 lb208 lb

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