BMW M5 vs Lincoln MKZ Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Lincoln MKZ
- Length193.5 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase116.7 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight4,387 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Lincoln MKZ width73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 0.6 in shorter (193.5 in vs 194.1 in)
- Width: Lincoln MKZ is 1.0 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.9 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Lincoln MKZ has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 591 lb heavier (4,387 lb vs 3,797 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 591 lb heavier (4,387 lb vs 3,797 lb)
- Ground clearance: Lincoln MKZ has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 5.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (116.7 in vs 112.2 in)
- Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.9 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.2 in)
- Width: Lincoln MKZ is 1.0 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Lincoln MKZ
- Narrower for tight parkingLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintLincoln MKZ — Based on length × width (Lincoln MKZ)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Lincoln MKZ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.5 in | 194.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 73.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.7 in | 112.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 5.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,387 lb | 3,797 lb | 591 lb |
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