BMW M5 vs Buick Lucerne Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Buick Lucerne
- Length196.4 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase117.4 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb
- Width74.9 in
- Buick Lucerne width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 6.8 in shorter (196.4 in vs 203.2 in)
- Width: Buick Lucerne is 1.1 in narrower (74.9 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (117.4 in vs 115.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 479 lb heavier (4,345 lb vs 3,867 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 479 lb heavier (4,345 lb vs 3,867 lb)
- Length: BMW M5 is 6.8 in shorter (196.4 in vs 203.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (117.4 in vs 115.6 in)
- Width: Buick Lucerne is 1.1 in narrower (74.9 in vs 73.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Buick Lucerne
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Lucerne — Buick Lucerne is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Buick Lucerne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.4 in | 203.2 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 73.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.4 in | 115.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,345 lb | 3,867 lb | 479 lb |
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