Audi A7 vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Audi A7 · BMW M5
- Length196.2 in
- Height55.9 in
- Wheelbase114.7 in
- Ground clearance4.4 in
- Curb weight4,244 lb
- Width75.2 in
- BMW M5 width74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A7 is 0.2 in shorter (196.2 in vs 196.4 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 0.3 in narrower (75.2 in vs 74.9 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 2.1 in taller (55.9 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 117.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 101 lb heavier (4,244 lb vs 4,345 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW M5 is 2.1 in taller (55.9 in vs 58.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 101 lb heavier (4,244 lb vs 4,345 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 117.4 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 0.3 in narrower (75.2 in vs 74.9 in)
- Length: Audi A7 is 0.2 in shorter (196.2 in vs 196.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A7 — Audi A7 is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Audi A7 · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A7 | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.2 in | 196.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 74.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 58.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 117.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,244 lb | 4,345 lb | 101 lb |
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