Acura TLX vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Acura TLX · BMW M3
- Length190.7 in – 191.0 in
- Height57.0 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Curb weight3,505 lb – 3,838 lb
- Width73.0 in
- BMW M3 width74.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 1.8 in shorter (190.8 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: Acura TLX is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Acura TLX is 0.5 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 244 lb heavier (3,672 lb vs 3,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 244 lb heavier (3,672 lb vs 3,915 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.5 in)
- Width: Acura TLX is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Acura TLX is 0.5 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.5 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 1.8 in shorter (190.8 in vs 189.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Acura TLX · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura TLX — Acura TLX is narrower by 1.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TLX | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.8 in | 189.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 56.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,672 lb | 3,915 lb | 244 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 190.7 in – 191.0 in).
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