Spec Sizes

Subaru Ascent vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Subaru Ascent · BMW X5

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

Side view
  • Length196.8 in
  • Height71.6 in
  • Wheelbase113.8 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight4,430 lb – 4,603 lb
Front / width
  • 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 2.9 in taller (71.6 in vs 68.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 117.1 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X5 is 528 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 5,044 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X5 is 528 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 5,044 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Ascent is 2.9 in taller (71.6 in vs 68.7 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.9 in narrower (76.0 in vs 78.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 117.1 in)
  5. Length: BMW X5 is 2.5 in shorter (196.8 in vs 194.3 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
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Ascent — Based on length × width (Subaru Ascent)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru AscentBMW X5Difference
Length196.8 in194.3 in2.5 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in2.9 in
Height71.6 in68.7 in2.9 in
Wheelbase113.8 in117.1 in3.3 in
Ground clearance8.7 in——
Curb weight4,517 lb5,044 lb528 lb

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