Ford Crown Victoria vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Crown Victoria · BMW M5
- Length212.0 in
- Height56.8 in
- Wheelbase114.7 in
- Curb weight3,946 lb
- Width78.2 in
- BMW M5 width74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 15.6 in shorter (212.0 in vs 196.4 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 3.3 in narrower (78.2 in vs 74.9 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 1.2 in taller (56.8 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 117.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 399 lb heavier (3,946 lb vs 4,345 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 399 lb heavier (3,946 lb vs 4,345 lb)
- Length: BMW M5 is 15.6 in shorter (212.0 in vs 196.4 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 3.3 in narrower (78.2 in vs 74.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 117.4 in)
- Height: BMW M5 is 1.2 in taller (56.8 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 15.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Crown Victoria · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Crown Victoria | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.0 in | 196.4 in | 15.6 in |
| Width | 78.2 in | 74.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 58.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 117.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,946 lb | 4,345 lb | 399 lb |
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