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BMW X5 Ground Clearance (2002 - 2023): Your Comprehensive Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2023-04-01

The BMW X5 ground clearance is between 6.5 to 8.7 inches as specified in our data below, organized by 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.

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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 Luxury 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 Luxury Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 21 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 Luxury 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 Luxury Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 21 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 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 cm
M SUV 4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 21 cm
Competition Sports Activity Vehicle 4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 21 cm
Sports Activity Vehicle 4.4L | Twin Turbo | V8 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 cm
35i SUV 3.0L | Turbocharged | I6 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD 22 cm
35d SUV 3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD 22 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 cm
35i SUV 3.0L | Turbocharged | I6 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD 22 cm
35d SUV 3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD 22 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 cm
35i SUV 3.0L | Turbocharged | I6 | 8 Spd Auto | AWD 22 cm
35d SUV 3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD 22 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 cm
35D SUV 3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD 21 cm
30I SUV 3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD 21 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 cm
35D SUV 3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD 21 cm
30I SUV 3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD 21 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 cm
3.0si SUV 3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD 21 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 cm
3.0si SUV 3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Auto | AWD 21 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 cm
4.8is SUV 4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 16 cm
3.0i SUV 3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD 21 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 cm
4.8is SUV 4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 18 cm
3.0i SUV 3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD 18 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 cm
4.8is SUV 4.8L | V8 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 18 cm
3.0i SUV 3.0L | I6 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD 18 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 cm
4.4i SUV V8 | 4.4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 18 cm
3.0i SUV I6 | 3.0 | 5 Spd Manual | AWD 18 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 cm
4.4i SUV V8 | 4.4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD 18 cm
3.0i SUV I6 | 3.0 | 5 Spd Manual | AWD 18 cm
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