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Originally Posted by pbonsalb
16” length, 5” width and 500lbs difference for 2024 M2 and 2023 M5 is a big difference that would definitely be noticed in downtown parking, at least big city parallel parking. Also on nimbleness and feel.
I don’t live in a big city, next to a racetrack, or near deserted canyon or mountain roads where the considerations above are most important. I like my M5 and appreciate its space, comfort and power, and think its handling is decent for its size and weight. But if I was 20 years younger or more, I’d choose an M2 or M3 over the M5.
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I only see about .6" wider from M2 (74.3"), M3 (also 74.3") to M5 (74.9"). So 1/2 inch wider exterior dimensions.
I was mainly referring to the M3, where the m5 is only 6 inches longer, and the same width (per the data I can find), unless there is typos on the BMW website, entirely possible but thats what I see. M5 vs M3 being 6" difference, I just think in a tight parking spot, it's going to be tight in an M3 also, almost as much as the m5. .6" wider, and 6" longer, doesnt leave that much extra space to park. Not like going from an Escalade to a mini Cooper. LOL.
But yes, the m5 is quite a bit longer than the M2 indeed as noted, but thats also a 2 door.
I could see myself driving an M3 10-15 years ago also. M2? Hmmmm, have never really been a fan, but it's great for what it is and what it can do. Maybe when I was 18-25 the M2 could be ok, but I think then I would still want at least an M3. But since I don't track my cars, or care much about back canyon roads the M5 has always been the "grail" for me in terms of saloon/sports sedans.