BMW M5 vs Audi A7 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Audi A7
- Length196.4 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase117.4 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb
- Width74.9 in
- Audi A7 width75.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A7 is 0.8 in shorter (196.4 in vs 195.6 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 0.2 in narrower (74.9 in vs 75.1 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 2.0 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (117.4 in vs 115.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 13 lb heavier (4,345 lb vs 4,332 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW M5 is 2.0 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (117.4 in vs 115.2 in)
- Length: Audi A7 is 0.8 in shorter (196.4 in vs 195.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 13 lb heavier (4,345 lb vs 4,332 lb)
- Width: BMW M5 is 0.2 in narrower (74.9 in vs 75.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A7 — Audi A7 is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Audi A7
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Audi A7 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.4 in | 195.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 75.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.4 in | 115.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,345 lb | 4,332 lb | 13 lb |
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