Porsche Cayenne vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Porsche Cayenne · BMW X5
- Length191.1 in
- Height67.0 in – 67.4 in
- Wheelbase114.0 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight4,488 lb – 4,642 lb
- Width78.7 in
- BMW X5 width76.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche Cayenne is 1.3 in shorter (191.1 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.4 in narrower (78.7 in vs 76.3 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.2 in taller (67.2 in vs 69.4 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 350 lb heavier (4,565 lb vs 4,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 350 lb heavier (4,565 lb vs 4,915 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.2 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.2 in taller (67.2 in vs 69.4 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.4 in narrower (78.7 in vs 76.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (114.0 in vs 115.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche Cayenne — Porsche Cayenne is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Porsche Cayenne · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche Cayenne | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 192.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 76.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 67.2 in | 69.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 115.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,565 lb | 4,915 lb | 350 lb |
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