BMW M5 vs Dodge Viper Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Dodge Viper
- Length188.4 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight4,024 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Dodge Viper width75.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Viper is 12.0 in shorter (188.4 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 4.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 75.7 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 11.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 45.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 15.2 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 96.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 564 lb heavier (4,024 lb vs 3,460 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW M5 is 11.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 45.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 564 lb heavier (4,024 lb vs 3,460 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 15.2 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 96.2 in)
- Length: Dodge Viper is 12.0 in shorter (188.4 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 4.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 75.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is shorter by 12.0 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Dodge Viper
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 4.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Dodge Viper | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 176.4 in | 12.0 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 75.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 45.5 in | 11.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 96.2 in | 15.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,024 lb | 3,460 lb | 564 lb |
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