Subaru Ascent vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru Ascent · BMW X5
- Length196.8 in
- Height71.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight4,430 lb – 4,603 lb
- Width76.0 in
- BMW X5 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 2.5 in shorter (196.8 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.9 in narrower (76.0 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 2.5 in taller (71.6 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 117.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 527 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 5,043 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 527 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 5,043 lb)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 2.5 in taller (71.6 in vs 69.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.9 in narrower (76.0 in vs 78.9 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 9.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 117.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Ascent · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent is narrower by 2.9 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Ascent — Based on length × width (Subaru Ascent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Ascent | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.8 in | 194.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 78.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 71.6 in | 69.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 117.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 9.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,517 lb | 5,043 lb | 527 lb |
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