Buick LaCrosse vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · BMW M5
- Length197.5 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase114.4 in
- Curb weight3,490 lb – 3,840 lb
- Width73.5 in
- BMW M5 width74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 2.0 in shorter (197.5 in vs 195.5 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 1.4 in narrower (73.5 in vs 74.9 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 0.5 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (114.4 in vs 117.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 705 lb heavier (3,665 lb vs 4,370 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 705 lb heavier (3,665 lb vs 4,370 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (114.4 in vs 117.4 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 1.4 in narrower (73.5 in vs 74.9 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 2.0 in shorter (197.5 in vs 195.5 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 0.5 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is narrower by 1.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.5 in | 195.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 74.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.4 in | 117.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,665 lb | 4,370 lb | 705 lb |
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