BMW M5 vs Audi A6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Audi A6
- Length193.5 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase116.7 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight4,387 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Audi A6 width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 0.4 in shorter (193.5 in vs 193.9 in)
- Width: Audi A6 is 0.6 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Audi A6 is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 114.7 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 435 lb heavier (4,387 lb vs 3,952 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 435 lb heavier (4,387 lb vs 3,952 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 114.7 in)
- Height: Audi A6 is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.8 in)
- Width: Audi A6 is 0.6 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.8 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 0.4 in shorter (193.5 in vs 193.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Audi A6
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A6 — Audi A6 is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Audi A6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.5 in | 193.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 73.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 114.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,387 lb | 3,952 lb | 435 lb |
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