Spec Sizes

Ford Taurus vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · BMW M5

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

Side view
  • Length201.8 in
  • Height61.5 in
  • Wheelbase112.9 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight3,643 lb – 3,814 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.5 in
  • BMW M5 width72.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M5 is 10.3 in shorter (201.8 in vs 191.5 in)
  • Width: BMW M5 is 1.8 in narrower (74.5 in vs 72.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Taurus is 3.7 in taller (61.5 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 113.7 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M5 is 284 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 4,012 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW M5 is 284 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 4,012 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Taurus is 3.7 in taller (61.5 in vs 57.8 in)
  3. Length: BMW M5 is 10.3 in shorter (201.8 in vs 191.5 in)
  4. Width: BMW M5 is 1.8 in narrower (74.5 in vs 72.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 113.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 10.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for BMW M5
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 1.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord TaurusBMW M5Difference
Length201.8 in191.5 in10.3 in
Width74.5 in72.7 in1.8 in
Height61.5 in57.8 in3.7 in
Wheelbase112.9 in113.7 in0.8 in
Ground clearance5.1 in——
Curb weight3,729 lb4,012 lb284 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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