BMW X5 Ground Clearance Overview
The BMW X5 ground clearance is between 6.5 to 8.7 inches depending on trim, option package and model year.
The 2013 BMW X5 with the 50i trim has the highest ground clearance of 8.7 inches while the 2006 BMW X5 with the 4.8is trim has the lowest ground clearance of 6.5 inches.
Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.
2023 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2023 BMW X5 ground clearance is 8.4 inches.
2023 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Sports Activity Vehicle |
Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.4 in |
2023 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Sports Activity Vehicle |
Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21.3 cm |
2022 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2022 BMW X5 ground clearance is 8.4 inches.
2022 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Sports Activity Vehicle |
Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.4 in |
2022 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Sports Activity Vehicle |
Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21.3 cm |
2021 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2021 BMW X5 ground clearance is 8.4 inches.
2021 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| M SUV |
Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.4 in |
2021 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| M SUV |
Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21.3 cm |
2020 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2020 BMW X5 ground clearance is 8.4 inches.
2020 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| M Competition SUV |
4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.4 in |
| M SUV |
4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.4 in |
| Competition Sports Activity Vehicle |
4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.4 in |
| Sports Activity Vehicle |
4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.4 in |
2020 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| M Competition SUV |
4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21.3 cm |
| M SUV |
4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21.3 cm |
| Competition Sports Activity Vehicle |
4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21.3 cm |
| Sports Activity Vehicle |
4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
21.3 cm |
2018 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2018 BMW X5 ground clearance is 8.1 inches.
2018 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| M SUV |
4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.1 in |
2018 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| M SUV |
4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
20.6 cm |
2017 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2017 BMW X5 ground clearance is 8.1 inches.
2017 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| M SUV |
4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.1 in |
2017 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| M SUV |
4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
20.6 cm |
2016 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2016 BMW X5 ground clearance is 8.1 inches.
2016 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| M SUV |
4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.1 in |
2016 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| M SUV |
4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
20.6 cm |
2015 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2015 BMW X5 ground clearance is 8.1 inches.
2015 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| M SUV |
4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.1 in |
2015 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| M SUV |
4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
20.6 cm |
2013 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2013 BMW X5 ground clearance is 8.7 inches.
2013 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 50i SUV |
4.4L | V8 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.7 in |
| 35i SUV |
3.0L | Turbocharged | I6 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.7 in |
| 35d SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.7 in |
2013 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 50i SUV |
4.4L | V8 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
22.1 cm |
| 35i SUV |
3.0L | Turbocharged | I6 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
22.1 cm |
| 35d SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
22.1 cm |
2012 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2012 BMW X5 ground clearance is 8.7 inches.
2012 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 50i SUV |
4.4L | V8 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.7 in |
| 35i SUV |
3.0L | Turbocharged | I6 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.7 in |
| 35d SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.7 in |
2012 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 50i SUV |
4.4L | V8 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
22.1 cm |
| 35i SUV |
3.0L | Turbocharged | I6 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
22.1 cm |
| 35d SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
22.1 cm |
2011 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2011 BMW X5 ground clearance is 8.7 inches.
2011 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 50i SUV |
4.4L | V8 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.7 in |
| 35i SUV |
3.0L | Turbocharged | I6 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.7 in |
| 35d SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.7 in |
2011 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 50i SUV |
4.4L | V8 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
22.1 cm |
| 35i SUV |
3.0L | Turbocharged | I6 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD |
22.1 cm |
| 35d SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
22.1 cm |
2010 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2010 BMW X5 ground clearance is 8.3 inches.
2010 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 48I SUV |
4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.3 in |
| 35D SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.3 in |
| 30I SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.3 in |
2010 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 48I SUV |
4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
21.1 cm |
| 35D SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
21.1 cm |
| 30I SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
21.1 cm |
2009 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2009 BMW X5 ground clearance is 8.3 inches.
2009 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 48I SUV |
4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.3 in |
| 35D SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.3 in |
| 30I SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.3 in |
2009 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 48I SUV |
4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
21.1 cm |
| 35D SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
21.1 cm |
| 30I SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
21.1 cm |
2008 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2008 BMW X5 ground clearance is 8.3 inches.
2008 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 4.8i SUV |
4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.3 in |
| 3.0si SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.3 in |
2008 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 4.8i SUV |
4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
21.1 cm |
| 3.0si SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
21.1 cm |
2007 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2007 BMW X5 ground clearance is 8.3 inches.
2007 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 4.8i SUV |
4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.3 in |
| 3.0si SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
8.3 in |
2007 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 4.8i SUV |
4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
21.1 cm |
| 3.0si SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD |
21.1 cm |
2006 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2006 BMW X5 ground clearance is between 6.5 inches and 8.3 inches.
2006 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 4.4i SUV |
4.4L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
8.0 in |
| 4.8is SUV |
4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
6.5 in |
| 3.0i SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD |
8.3 in |
2006 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 4.4i SUV |
4.4L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
20.3 cm |
| 4.8is SUV |
4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
16.5 cm |
| 3.0i SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD |
21.1 cm |
2005 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2005 BMW X5 ground clearance is 7.1 inches.
2005 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 4.4i SUV |
4.4L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
7.1 in |
| 4.8is SUV |
4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
7.1 in |
| 3.0i SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD |
7.1 in |
2005 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 4.4i SUV |
4.4L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
18.0 cm |
| 4.8is SUV |
4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
18.0 cm |
| 3.0i SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD |
18.0 cm |
2004 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2004 BMW X5 ground clearance is 7.1 inches.
2004 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 4.4i SUV |
4.4L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
7.1 in |
| 4.8is SUV |
4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
7.1 in |
| 3.0i SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD |
7.1 in |
2004 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 4.4i SUV |
4.4L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
18.0 cm |
| 4.8is SUV |
4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
18.0 cm |
| 3.0i SUV |
3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD |
18.0 cm |
2003 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2003 BMW X5 ground clearance is 7.1 inches.
2003 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 4.6is SUV |
V8 | 4.6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
7.1 in |
| 4.4i SUV |
V8 | 4.4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
7.1 in |
| 3.0i SUV |
I6 | 3.0 | 5 Spd Manual | AWD |
7.1 in |
2003 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 4.6is SUV |
V8 | 4.6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
18.0 cm |
| 4.4i SUV |
V8 | 4.4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
18.0 cm |
| 3.0i SUV |
I6 | 3.0 | 5 Spd Manual | AWD |
18.0 cm |
2002 BMW X5 Ground Clearance
The 2002 BMW X5 ground clearance is 7.1 inches.
2002 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 4.6is SUV |
V8 | 4.6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
7.1 in |
| 4.4i SUV |
V8 | 4.4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
7.1 in |
| 3.0i SUV |
I6 | 3.0 | 5 Spd Manual | AWD |
7.1 in |
2002 BMW X5 Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| 4.6is SUV |
V8 | 4.6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
18.0 cm |
| 4.4i SUV |
V8 | 4.4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD |
18.0 cm |
| 3.0i SUV |
I6 | 3.0 | 5 Spd Manual | AWD |
18.0 cm |
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