Honda S2000 vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Honda S2000 · BMW M5

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

Side view
  • Length162.2 in
  • Height50.6 in
  • Wheelbase94.5 in
  • Curb weight2,810 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.9 in
  • BMW M5 width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda S2000 is 26.2 in shorter (162.2 in vs 188.4 in)
  • Width: Honda S2000 is 2.0 in narrower (68.9 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: BMW M5 is 6.1 in taller (50.6 in vs 56.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 16.9 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 111.4 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M5 is 1,214 lb heavier (2,810 lb vs 4,024 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW M5 is 1,214 lb heavier (2,810 lb vs 4,024 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: BMW M5 has a 16.9 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 111.4 in)
  3. Length: Honda S2000 is 26.2 in shorter (162.2 in vs 188.4 in)
  4. Height: BMW M5 is 6.1 in taller (50.6 in vs 56.7 in)
  5. Width: Honda S2000 is 2.0 in narrower (68.9 in vs 70.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda S2000Honda S2000 is shorter by 26.2 in Check garage fit for Honda S2000 · garage fit for BMW M5
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda S2000Honda S2000 is narrower by 2.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda S2000Based on length × width (Honda S2000)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda S2000BMW M5Difference
Length162.2 in188.4 in26.2 in
Width68.9 in70.9 in2.0 in
Height50.6 in56.7 in6.1 in
Wheelbase94.5 in111.4 in16.9 in
Curb weight2,810 lb4,024 lb1,214 lb

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