BMW M5 vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Buick LaCrosse
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase113.7 in
- Curb weight4,012 lb
- Width72.7 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 5.4 in shorter (191.5 in vs 196.9 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 0.4 in narrower (72.7 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.4 in taller (57.8 in vs 59.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 111.7 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: BMW M5 is 5.4 in shorter (191.5 in vs 196.9 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.4 in taller (57.8 in vs 59.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 111.7 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 0.4 in narrower (72.7 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 196.9 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 73.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 59.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 111.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,012 lb | 4,013 lb | 1 lb |
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