Cadillac XTS vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Cadillac XTS · BMW M5
- Length202.0 in
- Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight4,006 lb – 4,215 lb
- Width72.9 in
- BMW M5 width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 8.5 in shorter (202.0 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: Cadillac XTS is 1.5 in narrower (72.9 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Cadillac XTS is 2.0 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 116.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac XTS has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 4.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 277 lb heavier (4,111 lb vs 4,387 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Cadillac XTS has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 4.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 277 lb heavier (4,111 lb vs 4,387 lb)
- Length: BMW M5 is 8.5 in shorter (202.0 in vs 193.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 116.7 in)
- Height: Cadillac XTS is 2.0 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Cadillac XTS · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac XTS — Cadillac XTS is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceCadillac XTS — Cadillac XTS has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac XTS | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.0 in | 193.5 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 74.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 57.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 116.7 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 4.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,111 lb | 4,387 lb | 277 lb |
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