Audi S8 vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi S8 · BMW M5
- Length202.2 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase117.8 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight4,685 lb
- Width76.7 in
- BMW M5 width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 8.7 in shorter (202.2 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 2.3 in narrower (76.7 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Audi S8 is 0.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (117.8 in vs 116.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi S8 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S8 is 298 lb heavier (4,685 lb vs 4,387 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S8 is 298 lb heavier (4,685 lb vs 4,387 lb)
- Length: BMW M5 is 8.7 in shorter (202.2 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 2.3 in narrower (76.7 in vs 74.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi S8 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (117.8 in vs 116.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Audi S8 · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceAudi S8 — Audi S8 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S8 | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.2 in | 193.5 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 74.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.8 in | 116.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,685 lb | 4,387 lb | 298 lb |
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