Dodge Viper vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Dodge Viper · BMW M5
- Length176.2 in – 176.7 in
- Height44.0 in – 47.0 in
- Wheelbase96.2 in
- Ground clearance5.8 in
- Curb weight3,460 lb
- Width75.7 in
- BMW M5 width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Viper is 12.0 in shorter (176.4 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 4.8 in narrower (75.7 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 11.2 in taller (45.5 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 15.2 in longer wheelbase (96.2 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 564 lb heavier (3,460 lb vs 4,024 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW M5 is 11.2 in taller (45.5 in vs 56.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 564 lb heavier (3,460 lb vs 4,024 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 15.2 in longer wheelbase (96.2 in vs 111.4 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 4.8 in narrower (75.7 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Dodge Viper is 12.0 in shorter (176.4 in vs 188.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is shorter by 12.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Viper · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 4.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Viper | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 188.4 in | 12.0 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 70.9 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 45.5 in | 56.7 in | 11.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.2 in | 111.4 in | 15.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,460 lb | 4,024 lb | 564 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.2 in – 176.7 in).
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