BMW M5 vs Lincoln Continental Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Lincoln Continental
- Length196.4 in
- Height57.8 in – 58.0 in
- Wheelbase117.4 in
- Curb weight4,114 lb – 4,345 lb
- Width74.9 in
- Lincoln Continental width75.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 5.0 in shorter (196.4 in vs 201.4 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 0.4 in narrower (74.9 in vs 75.3 in)
- Height: Lincoln Continental is 0.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Continental has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (117.4 in vs 117.9 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln Continental is 144 lb heavier (4,230 lb vs 4,374 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln Continental is 144 lb heavier (4,230 lb vs 4,374 lb)
- Length: BMW M5 is 5.0 in shorter (196.4 in vs 201.4 in)
- Height: Lincoln Continental is 0.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.5 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 0.4 in narrower (74.9 in vs 75.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Continental has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (117.4 in vs 117.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Lincoln Continental
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Lincoln Continental | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.4 in | 201.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 75.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.4 in | 117.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,230 lb | 4,374 lb | 144 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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