BMW M5 vs Audi A6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Audi A6
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase113.7 in
- Curb weight4,012 lb
- Width72.7 in
- Audi A6 width79.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 2.3 in shorter (191.5 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 6.5 in narrower (72.7 in vs 79.2 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 111.9 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 28 lb heavier (4,012 lb vs 4,040 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: BMW M5 is 6.5 in narrower (72.7 in vs 79.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 111.9 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 2.3 in shorter (191.5 in vs 193.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 28 lb heavier (4,012 lb vs 4,040 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Audi A6
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 6.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Audi A6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 193.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 79.2 in | 6.5 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 57.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 111.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,012 lb | 4,040 lb | 28 lb |
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