BMW M5 vs BMW M8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · BMW M8
- Length196.4 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase117.4 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb
- Width74.9 in
- BMW M8 width74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M8 is 5.2 in shorter (196.4 in vs 191.2 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: BMW M5 is 5.0 in taller (58.0 in vs 53.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (117.4 in vs 111.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 83 lb heavier (4,345 lb vs 4,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW M5 is 5.0 in taller (58.0 in vs 53.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (117.4 in vs 111.1 in)
- Length: BMW M8 is 5.2 in shorter (196.4 in vs 191.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 83 lb heavier (4,345 lb vs 4,428 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M8 — BMW M8 is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for BMW M8
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M8 — Based on length × width (BMW M8)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | BMW M8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.4 in | 191.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 74.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 53.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.4 in | 111.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,345 lb | 4,428 lb | 83 lb |
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