Comparison: Ground clearance BMW 5{series} vs. competitors 2025

Ground clearance is the distance between the lowest point on a BMW 5er-Reihe's undercarriage and the ground.It is an important factor to consider when driving off-road or in areas with rough terrain, as a higher ground clearance allows this to clear obstacles more easily.With it’s wheelbase of 2995 mm and height of 1515 mm, the BMW 5er-Reihe has a ground clearance of 155 mm. The highest ground clearance you can find amongst similar vehicles has Mercedes-Benz GL 320 CDI (X164 ), which is 152 mm more than the 520d Touring - 307 mm.To give an example, the Mercedes-Benz has a 152 mm higher ground clearance compared to the BMW , giving the Mercedes-Benz an advantage in this aspect. On the other hand, the worst ground clearance in the " kombi" category is the Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d , which is 123 mm - that makes it 32 mm less than the BMW in question.Height-wise, the BMW outperforms the rival by 124 mm.