Porsche Macan vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Porsche Macan · BMW X5
- Length184.9 in
- Height63.9 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Ground clearance7.4 in
- Curb weight4,099 lb – 4,293 lb
- Width76.2 in
- BMW X5 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche Macan is 9.4 in shorter (184.9 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: Porsche Macan is 2.7 in narrower (76.2 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 5.2 in taller (63.9 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 117.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (7.4 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 847 lb heavier (4,196 lb vs 5,043 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (7.4 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 847 lb heavier (4,196 lb vs 5,043 lb)
- Height: BMW X5 is 5.2 in taller (63.9 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 117.1 in)
- Length: Porsche Macan is 9.4 in shorter (184.9 in vs 194.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche Macan — Porsche Macan is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Porsche Macan · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche Macan — Porsche Macan is narrower by 2.7 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche Macan — Based on length × width (Porsche Macan)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche Macan | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.9 in | 194.3 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 78.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 63.9 in | 69.1 in | 5.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 117.1 in | 6.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 9.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,196 lb | 5,043 lb | 847 lb |
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