Acura TLX vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Acura TLX · BMW M3
- Length194.6 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase113.0 in
- Curb weight3,709 lb – 4,028 lb
- Width75.2 in
- BMW M3 width74.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 5.5 in shorter (194.6 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.9 in narrower (75.2 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Acura TLX has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (113.0 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: BMW M3 is 5.5 in shorter (194.6 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.9 in narrower (75.2 in vs 74.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TLX has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (113.0 in vs 112.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Acura TLX · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TLX | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.6 in | 189.1 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 74.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 112.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,869 lb | 3,865 lb | 4 lb |
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