Ford Crown Victoria vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford Crown Victoria · BMW M5
- Length212.0 in
- Height56.8 in
- Wheelbase114.7 in
- Curb weight3,942 lb – 3,964 lb
- Width78.2 in
- BMW M5 width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 23.6 in shorter (212.0 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 7.3 in narrower (78.2 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Ford Crown Victoria is 0.1 in taller (56.8 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Crown Victoria has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 71 lb heavier (3,953 lb vs 4,024 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: BMW M5 is 23.6 in shorter (212.0 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 7.3 in narrower (78.2 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Crown Victoria has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 71 lb heavier (3,953 lb vs 4,024 lb)
- Height: Ford Crown Victoria is 0.1 in taller (56.8 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 23.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Crown Victoria · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 7.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Crown Victoria | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 212.0 in | 188.4 in | 23.6 in |
| Width | 78.2 in | 70.9 in | 7.3 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 111.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,953 lb | 4,024 lb | 71 lb |
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