Buick Lucerne vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Buick Lucerne · BMW M5
- Length203.2 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase115.6 in
- Curb weight3,735 lb – 3,998 lb
- Width73.8 in
- BMW M5 width74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 6.8 in shorter (203.2 in vs 196.4 in)
- Width: Buick Lucerne is 1.1 in narrower (73.8 in vs 74.9 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (115.6 in vs 117.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 479 lb heavier (3,867 lb vs 4,345 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 479 lb heavier (3,867 lb vs 4,345 lb)
- Length: BMW M5 is 6.8 in shorter (203.2 in vs 196.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (115.6 in vs 117.4 in)
- Width: Buick Lucerne is 1.1 in narrower (73.8 in vs 74.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Buick Lucerne · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Lucerne — Buick Lucerne is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Lucerne | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 203.2 in | 196.4 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 74.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 117.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,867 lb | 4,345 lb | 479 lb |
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