Audi A7 vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Audi A7 · BMW M3
- Length196.2 in
- Height55.9 in
- Wheelbase114.7 in
- Ground clearance4.4 in
- Curb weight4,288 lb
- Width75.2 in
- BMW M3 width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 11.7 in shorter (196.2 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 1.3 in narrower (75.2 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 0.2 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A7 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 110.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW M3 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (4.4 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A7 is 748 lb heavier (4,288 lb vs 3,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A7 is 748 lb heavier (4,288 lb vs 3,540 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW M3 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (4.4 in vs 4.7 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 11.7 in shorter (196.2 in vs 184.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A7 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 110.7 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 1.3 in narrower (75.2 in vs 73.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 11.7 in Check garage fit for Audi A7 · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceBMW M3 — BMW M3 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A7 | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.2 in | 184.5 in | 11.7 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 73.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 110.7 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.4 in | 4.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,288 lb | 3,540 lb | 748 lb |
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