BMW M5 vs Cadillac CTS-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Cadillac CTS-V

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length191.5 in
  • Height57.8 in
  • Wheelbase113.7 in
  • Curb weight4,012 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.7 in
  • Cadillac CTS-V width70.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: essentially the same
  • Width: Cadillac CTS-V is 2.1 in narrower (72.7 in vs 70.6 in)
  • Height: BMW M5 is 0.5 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 113.4 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M5 is 162 lb heavier (4,012 lb vs 3,850 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW M5 is 162 lb heavier (4,012 lb vs 3,850 lb)
  2. Width: Cadillac CTS-V is 2.1 in narrower (72.7 in vs 70.6 in)
  3. Height: BMW M5 is 0.5 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 113.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Narrower for tight parkingCadillac CTS-VCadillac CTS-V is narrower by 2.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintCadillac CTS-VBased on length × width (Cadillac CTS-V)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW M5Cadillac CTS-VDifference
Length191.5 in191.5 in0.0 in
Width72.7 in70.6 in2.1 in
Height57.8 in57.3 in0.5 in
Wheelbase113.7 in113.4 in0.3 in
Curb weight4,012 lb3,850 lb162 lb

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