BMW M5 vs Dodge Viper Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Dodge Viper
- Length193.5 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase116.7 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight4,387 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Dodge Viper width76.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Viper is 17.8 in shorter (193.5 in vs 175.7 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 2.0 in narrower (74.4 in vs 76.4 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 8.2 in taller (57.3 in vs 49.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 17.9 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 98.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Dodge Viper has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 995 lb heavier (4,387 lb vs 3,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 995 lb heavier (4,387 lb vs 3,393 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 17.9 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 98.8 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 8.2 in taller (57.3 in vs 49.1 in)
- Length: Dodge Viper is 17.8 in shorter (193.5 in vs 175.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Dodge Viper has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 5.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is shorter by 17.8 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Dodge Viper
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceDodge Viper — Dodge Viper has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Viper — Based on length × width (Dodge Viper)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Dodge Viper | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.5 in | 175.7 in | 17.8 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 76.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 49.1 in | 8.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 98.8 in | 17.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 5.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,387 lb | 3,393 lb | 995 lb |
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