BMW M5 vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Hyundai Sonata
- Length188.4 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight4,024 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Hyundai Sonata width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 3.0 in shorter (188.4 in vs 185.4 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 0.7 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 1.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 954 lb heavier (4,024 lb vs 3,071 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 954 lb heavier (4,024 lb vs 3,071 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 1.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.5 in)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 3.0 in shorter (188.4 in vs 185.4 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 0.7 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 0.7 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 185.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 55.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 106.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,024 lb | 3,071 lb | 954 lb |
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