Volvo XC90 vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · BMW X5
- Length194.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase117.5 in
- Ground clearance9.4 in
- Curb weight4,374 lb – 4,555 lb
- Width79.1 in
- BMW X5 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 0.6 in shorter (194.9 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 0.2 in narrower (79.1 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.2 in taller (69.9 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 117.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 580 lb heavier (4,465 lb vs 5,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 580 lb heavier (4,465 lb vs 5,044 lb)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.2 in taller (69.9 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 117.1 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 0.6 in shorter (194.9 in vs 194.3 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 0.2 in narrower (79.1 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC90 | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.9 in | 194.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 78.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 68.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 117.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,465 lb | 5,044 lb | 580 lb |
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