Spec Sizes

Dodge Viper vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Dodge Viper · BMW M5

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

Side view
  • Length175.6 in
  • Height47.6 in
  • Wheelbase98.8 in
  • Curb weight3,441 lb – 3,454 lb
Front / width
  • Width75.2 in
  • BMW M5 width72.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Viper is 15.9 in shorter (175.6 in vs 191.5 in)
  • Width: BMW M5 is 2.5 in narrower (75.2 in vs 72.7 in)
  • Height: BMW M5 is 10.2 in taller (47.6 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 14.9 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 113.7 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M5 is 565 lb heavier (3,448 lb vs 4,012 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: BMW M5 is 10.2 in taller (47.6 in vs 57.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: BMW M5 is 565 lb heavier (3,448 lb vs 4,012 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 14.9 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 113.7 in)
  4. Length: Dodge Viper is 15.9 in shorter (175.6 in vs 191.5 in)
  5. Width: BMW M5 is 2.5 in narrower (75.2 in vs 72.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is shorter by 15.9 in Check garage fit for Dodge Viper · garage fit for BMW M5
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 2.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge Viper — Based on length × width (Dodge Viper)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge ViperBMW M5Difference
Length175.6 in191.5 in15.9 in
Width75.2 in72.7 in2.5 in
Height47.6 in57.8 in10.2 in
Wheelbase98.8 in113.7 in14.9 in
Curb weight3,448 lb4,012 lb565 lb

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