BMW M5 vs Cadillac CTS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Cadillac CTS
- Length188.4 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight4,024 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Cadillac CTS width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 1.7 in shorter (188.4 in vs 190.1 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.3 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 113.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 515 lb heavier (4,024 lb vs 3,509 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 515 lb heavier (4,024 lb vs 3,509 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 113.4 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 1.7 in shorter (188.4 in vs 190.1 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 0.3 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Cadillac CTS
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Cadillac CTS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 190.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 113.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,024 lb | 3,509 lb | 515 lb |
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