Chevrolet Impala vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 vs 2023 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
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight3,662 lb – 3,867 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.0 in
  • BMW M5 width74.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M5 is 4.9 in shorter (201.3 in vs 196.4 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Impala is 1.9 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.9 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.9 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 117.4 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M5 is 581 lb heavier (3,765 lb vs 4,345 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW M5 is 581 lb heavier (3,765 lb vs 4,345 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 117.4 in)
  3. Width: Chevrolet Impala is 1.9 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.9 in)
  4. Length: BMW M5 is 4.9 in shorter (201.3 in vs 196.4 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.9 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.0 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet ImpalaBMW M5Difference
Length201.3 in196.4 in4.9 in
Width73.0 in74.9 in1.9 in
Height58.9 in58.0 in0.9 in
Wheelbase111.7 in117.4 in5.7 in
Ground clearance5.1 in——
Curb weight3,765 lb4,345 lb581 lb

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