BMW M5 vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. BMW M5 · Nissan Altima
- Length188.4 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight4,024 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Nissan Altima width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 3.1 in shorter (188.4 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.5 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 925 lb heavier (4,024 lb vs 3,099 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 925 lb heavier (4,024 lb vs 3,099 lb)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.9 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 3.1 in shorter (188.4 in vs 191.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.5 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for BMW M5 · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M5 | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 191.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,024 lb | 3,099 lb | 925 lb |
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