Audi A4 vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · BMW M3
- Length186.1 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 7.0 in
- Curb weight3,483 lb – 3,626 lb
- Width72.5 in
- BMW M3 width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 1.6 in shorter (186.1 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 1.4 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Audi A4 is 0.1 in taller (56.2 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 110.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A4 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 15 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 3,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A4 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 4.7 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 1.4 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.9 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 1.6 in shorter (186.1 in vs 184.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 15 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 3,540 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 110.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A4 — Audi A4 has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A4 | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.1 in | 184.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 73.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 56.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 110.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 4.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,555 lb | 3,540 lb | 15 lb |
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