Acura NSX vs BMW M8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Acura NSX · BMW M8
- Length178.5 in
- Height47.8 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Ground clearance3.8 in
- Curb weight3,878 lb
- Width76.3 in
- BMW M8 width74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura NSX is 12.7 in shorter (178.5 in vs 191.2 in)
- Width: BMW M8 is 1.4 in narrower (76.3 in vs 74.9 in)
- Height: BMW M8 is 5.2 in taller (47.8 in vs 53.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M8 has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 111.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW M8 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (3.8 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 550 lb heavier (3,878 lb vs 4,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW M8 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (3.8 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 550 lb heavier (3,878 lb vs 4,428 lb)
- Height: BMW M8 is 5.2 in taller (47.8 in vs 53.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M8 has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 111.1 in)
- Length: Acura NSX is 12.7 in shorter (178.5 in vs 191.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura NSX — Acura NSX is shorter by 12.7 in Check garage fit for Acura NSX · garage fit for BMW M8
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M8 — BMW M8 is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceBMW M8 — BMW M8 has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura NSX — Based on length × width (Acura NSX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura NSX | BMW M8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.5 in | 191.2 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 76.3 in | 74.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 47.8 in | 53.0 in | 5.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 111.1 in | 7.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 3.8 in | 5.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,878 lb | 4,428 lb | 550 lb |
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