Audi A4 vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · BMW M3
- Length179.0 in
- Height56.2 in – 57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,252 lb – 3,693 lb
- Width69.5 in
- BMW M3 width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 2.2 in shorter (179.0 in vs 176.8 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.6 in narrower (69.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Audi A4 is 2.9 in taller (56.7 in vs 53.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 126 lb heavier (3,473 lb vs 3,598 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Audi A4 is 2.9 in taller (56.7 in vs 53.9 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 126 lb heavier (3,473 lb vs 3,598 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.5 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 2.2 in shorter (179.0 in vs 176.8 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.6 in narrower (69.5 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A4 | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.0 in | 176.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 70.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 53.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,473 lb | 3,598 lb | 126 lb |
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