Dodge Challenger vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Dodge Challenger · BMW M5
- Length197.7 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,834 lb
- Width75.7 in
- BMW M5 width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 4.2 in shorter (197.7 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 1.3 in narrower (75.7 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 0.2 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 116.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Dodge Challenger has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 553 lb heavier (3,834 lb vs 4,387 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 553 lb heavier (3,834 lb vs 4,387 lb)
- Ground clearance: Dodge Challenger has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.6 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 4.2 in shorter (197.7 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 1.3 in narrower (75.7 in vs 74.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 116.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Challenger · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceDodge Challenger — Dodge Challenger has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Challenger | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.7 in | 193.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 74.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 116.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 4.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,834 lb | 4,387 lb | 553 lb |
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