Audi A6 vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Audi A6 · BMW M5
- Length192.0 in – 193.4 in
- Height57.0 in – 58.2 in
- Wheelbase108.6 in – 108.7 in
- Curb weight3,560 lb – 4,024 lb
- Width76.1 in
- BMW M5 width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 4.3 in shorter (192.7 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 5.2 in narrower (76.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Audi A6 is 0.9 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Width: BMW M5 is 5.2 in narrower (76.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 111.4 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 4.3 in shorter (192.7 in vs 188.4 in)
- Height: Audi A6 is 0.9 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Audi A6 · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 5.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A6 | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.7 in | 188.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 70.9 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 111.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,792 lb | 3,792 lb | 0 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 192.0 in – 193.4 in).
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