Audi A7 vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Audi A7 · BMW M5
- Length195.6 in
- Height55.9 in
- Wheelbase114.7 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight4,200 lb – 4,266 lb
- Width75.2 in
- BMW M5 width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 2.1 in shorter (195.6 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 0.8 in narrower (75.2 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 1.4 in taller (55.9 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 116.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A7 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 154 lb heavier (4,233 lb vs 4,387 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 154 lb heavier (4,233 lb vs 4,387 lb)
- Height: BMW M5 is 1.4 in taller (55.9 in vs 57.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A7 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 116.7 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 2.1 in shorter (195.6 in vs 193.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Audi A7 · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A7 — Audi A7 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A7 | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.6 in | 193.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 74.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 116.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,233 lb | 4,387 lb | 154 lb |
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