Hyundai Genesis vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Genesis · BMW M5
- Length196.5 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase118.5 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in – 5.3 in
- Curb weight4,138 lb – 4,295 lb
- Width74.4 in
- BMW M5 width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 3.0 in shorter (196.5 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Hyundai Genesis is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Genesis has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (118.5 in vs 116.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Genesis has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 4.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 171 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 4,387 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Genesis has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 4.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M5 is 171 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 4,387 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Genesis is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: BMW M5 is 3.0 in shorter (196.5 in vs 193.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Genesis has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (118.5 in vs 116.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Genesis · garage fit for BMW M5
- More ground clearanceHyundai Genesis — Hyundai Genesis has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Genesis | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.5 in | 193.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 74.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.5 in | 116.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 4.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,217 lb | 4,387 lb | 171 lb |
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