Size comparison · drawn to scale
Porsche Cayenne (9Y0) vs BMW X5 G05: size comparison
- Length X5 G05 17 mm0.7 in longer
- Width X5 G05 21 mm0.8 in wider
- Height X5 G05 69 mm3 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:23 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Cayenne (9Y0) is 17 mm0.7 in shorter, 21 mm0.8 in narrower and 69 mm3 in lower than the X5 G05. Its wheelbase is 80 mm3 in shorter.
| Dimension | Cayenne (9Y0) | X5 G05 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,918 mm16 ft 2 in16 ft 2 in4,918 mm | 4,935 mm16 ft 2 in16 ft 2 in4,935 mm | −17 mm−0.7 in −0.3% |
| Width | 1,983 mm6 ft 6 in6 ft 6 in1,983 mm | 2,004 mm6 ft 7 in6 ft 7 in2,004 mm | −21 mm−0.8 in −1.0% |
| Height | 1,696 mm5 ft 7 in5 ft 7 in1,696 mm | 1,765 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,765 mm | −69 mm−3 in −3.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,895 mm9 ft 6 in9 ft 6 in2,895 mm | 2,975 mm9 ft 9 in9 ft 9 in2,975 mm | −80 mm−3 in −2.7% |
| Footprint | 9.75 m²105.0 sq ft105.0 sq ft9.75 m² | 9.89 m²106.5 sq ft106.5 sq ft9.89 m² | −0.14 m²−1.5 sq ft −1.4% |
| Boot | 770 L27.2 cu ft27.2 cu ft770 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 2,060–2,370 kg4,542–5,225 lb4,542–5,225 lb2,060–2,370 kg | 2,176–3,275 kg4,797–7,220 lb4,797–7,220 lb2,176–3,275 kg | −116 kg−256 lb −5.3% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Cayenne (9Y0)
- Single garage
- Tight 582 mm1 ft 11 in to spare in length, 509 mm1 ft 8 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 82 mm3 in to spare in length, 259 mm10 in each side
X5 G05
- Single garage
- Tight 565 mm1 ft 10 in to spare in length, 498 mm1 ft 8 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 65 mm3 in to spare in length, 248 mm10 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Porsche Cayenne (9Y0) or the BMW X5 G05?
The BMW X5 G05 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Cayenne (9Y0) is 17 mm shorter, 21 mm narrower and 69 mm lower than the X5 G05. Its wheelbase is 80 mm shorter.
Will the Porsche Cayenne (9Y0) and the BMW X5 G05 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Porsche Cayenne (9Y0) fits, but it is tight to get out (582 mm to spare in length, 509 mm each side). The BMW X5 G05 fits, but it is tight to get out (565 mm to spare in length, 498 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.
