Buick LaCrosse vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · BMW M5
- Length196.9 in
- Height59.2 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Ground clearance6.5 in
- Curb weight3,895 lb – 4,162 lb
- Width73.1 in
- BMW M5 width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 3.4 in shorter (196.9 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 1.3 in narrower (73.1 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.9 in taller (59.2 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 116.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 1.9 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 4.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 359 lb heavier (4,029 lb vs 4,387 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick LaCrosse has 1.9 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 4.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 359 lb heavier (4,029 lb vs 4,387 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 116.7 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 1.9 in taller (59.2 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 3.4 in shorter (196.9 in vs 193.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse has 1.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.9 in | 193.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 74.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 59.2 in | 57.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 116.7 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 4.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,029 lb | 4,387 lb | 359 lb |
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