Audi A6 vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Audi A6 · BMW M5
- Length193.9 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase114.7 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight3,803 lb – 4,277 lb
- Width73.8 in
- BMW M5 width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 0.4 in shorter (193.9 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: Audi A6 is 0.6 in narrower (73.8 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Audi A6 is 0.5 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 116.7 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 347 lb heavier (4,040 lb vs 4,387 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 347 lb heavier (4,040 lb vs 4,387 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 116.7 in)
- Height: Audi A6 is 0.5 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.3 in)
- Width: Audi A6 is 0.6 in narrower (73.8 in vs 74.4 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 0.4 in shorter (193.9 in vs 193.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Audi A6 · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A6 — Audi A6 is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A6 | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.9 in | 193.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 74.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 57.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 116.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,040 lb | 4,387 lb | 347 lb |
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