BMW M5 vs Cadillac CTS-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Cadillac CTS-V
- Length193.5 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase116.7 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight4,387 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Cadillac CTS-V width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 4.1 in shorter (193.5 in vs 197.6 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS-V is 2.2 in narrower (74.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 0.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 114.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS-V has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 242 lb heavier (4,387 lb vs 4,145 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS-V has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 242 lb heavier (4,387 lb vs 4,145 lb)
- Width: Cadillac CTS-V is 2.2 in narrower (74.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 4.1 in shorter (193.5 in vs 197.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 114.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Cadillac CTS-V
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac CTS-V — Cadillac CTS-V is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceCadillac CTS-V — Cadillac CTS-V has 1.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Cadillac CTS-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.5 in | 197.6 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 72.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 114.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 5.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,387 lb | 4,145 lb | 242 lb |
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