BMW M5 vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Nissan Altima
- Length196.4 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase117.4 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb
- Width74.9 in
- Nissan Altima width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 3.5 in shorter (196.4 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 2.0 in narrower (74.9 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 1.0 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (117.4 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 977 lb heavier (4,345 lb vs 3,368 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 977 lb heavier (4,345 lb vs 3,368 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (117.4 in vs 111.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 2.0 in narrower (74.9 in vs 72.9 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 3.5 in shorter (196.4 in vs 192.9 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 1.0 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.4 in | 192.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 72.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.4 in | 111.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,345 lb | 3,368 lb | 977 lb |
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