BMW M8 vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. BMW M8 · BMW M5
- Length191.2 in
- Height53.0 in
- Wheelbase111.1 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight4,295 lb – 4,560 lb
- Width74.9 in
- BMW M5 width74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M8 is 4.3 in shorter (191.2 in vs 195.5 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: BMW M5 is 5.0 in taller (53.0 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (111.1 in vs 117.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 58 lb heavier (4,428 lb vs 4,370 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW M5 is 5.0 in taller (53.0 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (111.1 in vs 117.4 in)
- Length: BMW M8 is 4.3 in shorter (191.2 in vs 195.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 58 lb heavier (4,428 lb vs 4,370 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M8 — BMW M8 is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for BMW M8 · garage fit for BMW M5
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M8 — Based on length × width (BMW M8)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M8 | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.2 in | 195.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 74.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 53.0 in | 58.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.1 in | 117.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,428 lb | 4,370 lb | 58 lb |
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