Volvo XC90 vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · BMW X5
- Length194.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase117.5 in
- Ground clearance9.4 in
- Curb weight4,394 lb
- Width79.1 in
- BMW X5 width76.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 2.5 in shorter (194.9 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.8 in narrower (79.1 in vs 76.3 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 0.5 in taller (69.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 521 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 521 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,915 lb)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.8 in narrower (79.1 in vs 76.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 115.5 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 2.5 in shorter (194.9 in vs 192.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 2.8 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC90 | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.9 in | 192.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 76.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 69.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 115.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | 8.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,394 lb | 4,915 lb | 521 lb |
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