BMW M5 vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Buick LaCrosse
- Length193.5 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase116.7 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight4,387 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 3.4 in shorter (193.5 in vs 196.9 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 1.3 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.9 in taller (57.3 in vs 59.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 111.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 428 lb heavier (4,387 lb vs 3,959 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 428 lb heavier (4,387 lb vs 3,959 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 111.7 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.9 in taller (57.3 in vs 59.2 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 1.3 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.1 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 3.4 in shorter (193.5 in vs 196.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is narrower by 1.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.5 in | 196.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 73.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 59.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 111.7 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,387 lb | 3,959 lb | 428 lb |
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