Chevrolet Impala vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · BMW M5

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

Side view
  • Length201.3 in
  • Height58.9 in
  • Wheelbase111.7 in
Front / width
  • Width73.0 in
  • BMW M5 width74.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M5 is 7.8 in shorter (201.3 in vs 193.5 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Impala is 1.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.4 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 116.7 in)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 116.7 in)
  2. Length: BMW M5 is 7.8 in shorter (201.3 in vs 193.5 in)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.3 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Impala is 1.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5BMW M5 is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for BMW M5
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet ImpalaChevrolet Impala is narrower by 1.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5Based on length × width (BMW M5)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet ImpalaBMW M5Difference
Length201.3 in193.5 in7.8 in
Width73.0 in74.4 in1.4 in
Height58.9 in57.3 in1.6 in
Wheelbase111.7 in116.7 in5.0 in
Ground clearance4.6 in
Curb weight4,387 lb

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