BMW M5 vs Cadillac CTS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Cadillac CTS
- Length195.5 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase117.4 in
- Curb weight4,370 lb
- Width74.9 in
- Cadillac CTS width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 2.7 in narrower (74.9 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 0.8 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (117.4 in vs 114.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 536 lb heavier (4,370 lb vs 3,834 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 536 lb heavier (4,370 lb vs 3,834 lb)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 2.7 in narrower (74.9 in vs 72.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (117.4 in vs 114.6 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 0.8 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac CTS — Based on length × width (Cadillac CTS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Cadillac CTS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.5 in | 195.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 72.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.4 in | 114.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,370 lb | 3,834 lb | 536 lb |
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