Chevrolet Impala vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · BMW M5

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length200.4 in
  • Height58.7 in
  • Wheelbase110.5 in
  • Curb weight3,555 lb – 3,649 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.9 in
  • BMW M5 width72.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M5 is 8.9 in shorter (200.4 in vs 191.5 in)
  • Width: BMW M5 is 0.2 in narrower (72.9 in vs 72.7 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.9 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 113.7 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M5 is 410 lb heavier (3,602 lb vs 4,012 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW M5 is 410 lb heavier (3,602 lb vs 4,012 lb)
  2. Length: BMW M5 is 8.9 in shorter (200.4 in vs 191.5 in)
  3. Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 113.7 in)
  4. Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.9 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.8 in)
  5. Width: BMW M5 is 0.2 in narrower (72.9 in vs 72.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5BMW M5 is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for BMW M5
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5BMW M5 is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5Based on length × width (BMW M5)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet ImpalaBMW M5Difference
Length200.4 in191.5 in8.9 in
Width72.9 in72.7 in0.2 in
Height58.7 in57.8 in0.9 in
Wheelbase110.5 in113.7 in3.2 in
Curb weight3,602 lb4,012 lb410 lb

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