Lincoln Continental vs BMW M5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Lincoln Continental · BMW M5
- Length201.4 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase117.9 in
- Curb weight4,224 lb – 4,523 lb
- Width75.3 in
- BMW M5 width74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M5 is 5.9 in shorter (201.4 in vs 195.5 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 0.4 in narrower (75.3 in vs 74.9 in)
- Height: Lincoln Continental is 0.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Continental has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 117.4 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: BMW M5 is 5.9 in shorter (201.4 in vs 195.5 in)
- Height: Lincoln Continental is 0.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Width: BMW M5 is 0.4 in narrower (75.3 in vs 74.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln Continental has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 117.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M5 — BMW M5 is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Lincoln Continental · garage fit for BMW M5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M5 — BMW M5 is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M5 — Based on length × width (BMW M5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lincoln Continental | BMW M5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.4 in | 195.5 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 75.3 in | 74.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 117.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,374 lb | 4,370 lb | 4 lb |
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