Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW X5 G05 vs Volvo XC90 II: size comparison
- Length XC90 II 15 mm0.6 in longer
- Width X5 G05 81 mm3 in wider
- Height XC90 II 10 mm0.4 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Zoom in to read the measurements — or see the table below.
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 X5 G05 is 15 mm0.6 in shorter, 81 mm3 in wider and 10 mm0.4 in lower than the XC90 II. Its wheelbase is 9 mm0.4 in shorter.
| Dimension | X5 G05 | XC90 II | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,935 mm16 ft 2 in16 ft 2 in4,935 mm | 4,950 mm16 ft 3 in16 ft 3 in4,950 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −0.3% |
| Width | 2,004 mm6 ft 7 in6 ft 7 in2,004 mm | 1,923 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,923 mm | +81 mm+3 in +4.2% |
| Height | 1,765 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,765 mm | 1,775 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,775 mm | −10 mm−0.4 in −0.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm9 ft 9 in9 ft 9 in2,975 mm | 2,984 mm9 ft 9 in9 ft 9 in2,984 mm | −9 mm−0.4 in −0.3% |
| Footprint | 9.89 m²106.5 sq ft106.5 sq ft9.89 m² | 9.52 m²102.5 sq ft102.5 sq ft9.52 m² | +0.37 m²+4.0 sq ft +3.9% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 613 L21.6 cu ft21.6 cu ft613 L | — |
| Kerb weight | 2,176–3,275 kg4,797–7,220 lb4,797–7,220 lb2,176–3,275 kg | 1,998–2,170 kg4,405–4,784 lb4,405–4,784 lb1,998–2,170 kg | +178 kg+392 lb +8.9% |
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.
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
XC90 II
- Single garage
- Tight 550 mm1 ft 10 in to spare in length, 539 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 50 mm2 in to spare in length, 289 mm11 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW X5 G05 or the Volvo XC90 II?
The BMW X5 G05 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The X5 G05 is 15 mm shorter, 81 mm wider and 10 mm lower than the XC90 II. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter.
Will the BMW X5 G05 and the Volvo XC90 II fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW X5 G05 fits, but it is tight to get out (565 mm to spare in length, 498 mm each side). The Volvo XC90 II fits, but it is tight to get out (550 mm to spare in length, 539 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.

