Spec Sizes

BMW M5 vs Dodge Charger Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Dodge Charger

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

Side view
  • Length196.4 in
  • Height58.0 in
  • Wheelbase117.4 in
  • Curb weight4,345 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.9 in
  • Dodge Charger width75.0 in – 78.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M5 is 3.3 in shorter (196.4 in vs 199.7 in)
  • Width: BMW M5 is 1.8 in narrower (74.9 in vs 76.7 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (117.4 in vs 120.0 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M5 is 70 lb heavier (4,345 lb vs 4,275 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: BMW M5 is 1.8 in narrower (74.9 in vs 76.7 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (117.4 in vs 120.0 in)
  3. Length: BMW M5 is 3.3 in shorter (196.4 in vs 199.7 in)
  4. Curb weight: BMW M5 is 70 lb heavier (4,345 lb vs 4,275 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Dodge Charger
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 1.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW M5Dodge ChargerDifference
Length196.4 in199.7 in3.3 in
Width74.9 in76.7 in1.8 in
Height58.0 in58.0 in0.0 in
Wheelbase117.4 in120.0 in2.6 in
Ground clearance—4.8 in—
Curb weight4,345 lb4,275 lb70 lb

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