Ford Taurus vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · BMW M5
- Length202.9 in
- Height60.7 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight4,035 lb – 4,341 lb
- Width76.2 in
- BMW M5 width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 9.4 in shorter (202.9 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 1.8 in narrower (76.2 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.4 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 116.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Taurus has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 199 lb heavier (4,188 lb vs 4,387 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Taurus has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.6 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.4 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 9.4 in shorter (202.9 in vs 193.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 199 lb heavier (4,188 lb vs 4,387 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 116.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 9.4 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
- More ground clearanceFord Taurus — Ford Taurus has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.9 in | 193.5 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 74.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 116.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 4.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,188 lb | 4,387 lb | 199 lb |
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