Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) vs Subaru Levorg VM: size comparison
- Length 5 Series Touring (E61) 153 mm6 in longer
- Width 5 Series Touring (E61) 66 mm3 in wider
- Height About the same height
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The 5 Series Touring (E61) is 153 mm6 in longer, 66 mm3 in wider and 6 mm0.2 in taller than the Levorg VM. Its wheelbase is 236 mm9 in longer.
| Dimension | 5 Series Touring (E61) | Levorg VM | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,843 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,843 mm | 4,690 mm15 ft 5 in15 ft 5 in4,690 mm | +153 mm+6 in +3.3% |
| Width | 1,846 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,846 mm | 1,780 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,780 mm | +66 mm+3 in +3.7% |
| Height | 1,491 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,491 mm | 1,485 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,485 mm | +6 mm+0.2 in +0.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,886 mm9 ft 6 in9 ft 6 in2,886 mm | 2,650 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,650 mm | +236 mm+9 in +8.9% |
| Footprint | 8.94 m²96.2 sq ft96.2 sq ft8.94 m² | 8.35 m²89.9 sq ft89.9 sq ft8.35 m² | +0.59 m²+6.4 sq ft +7.1% |
| Boot | 500 L17.7 cu ft17.7 cu ft500 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,685 kg3,715 lb3,715 lb1,685 kg | 1,518–1,537 kg3,347–3,389 lb3,347–3,389 lb1,518–1,537 kg | +167 kg+368 lb +11.0% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
5 Series Touring (E61)
- Single garage
- Tight 657 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 577 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 157 mm6 in to spare in length, 327 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Levorg VM
- Single garage
- Fits 810 mm2 ft 8 in to spare in length, 610 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 310 mm1 ft 0 in to spare in length, 360 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) or the Subaru Levorg VM?
The BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 5 Series Touring (E61) is 153 mm longer, 66 mm wider and 6 mm taller than the Levorg VM. Its wheelbase is 236 mm longer.
Will the BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) and the Subaru Levorg VM fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) fits, but it is tight to get out (657 mm to spare in length, 577 mm each side). The Subaru Levorg VM fits with room to open the doors (810 mm to spare in length, 610 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.
