Acura TLX vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Acura TLX · BMW M5
- Length190.3 in
- Height57.0 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.8 in
- Curb weight3,483 lb – 3,620 lb
- Width73.0 in
- BMW M5 width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura TLX is 3.2 in shorter (190.3 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: Acura TLX is 1.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 0.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 116.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura TLX has 1.2 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 4.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 836 lb heavier (3,552 lb vs 4,387 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura TLX has 1.2 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 4.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 836 lb heavier (3,552 lb vs 4,387 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 116.7 in)
- Width: Acura TLX is 1.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.4 in)
- Length: Acura TLX is 3.2 in shorter (190.3 in vs 193.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TLX — Acura TLX is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Acura TLX · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura TLX — Acura TLX is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceAcura TLX — Acura TLX has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura TLX — Based on length × width (Acura TLX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TLX | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.3 in | 193.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 57.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 116.7 in | 7.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 4.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,552 lb | 4,387 lb | 836 lb |
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