Audi R8 vs BMW M2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · BMW M2
- Length174.3 in
- Height48.8 in – 49.0 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 6.3 in
- Curb weight3,627 lb – 3,957 lb
- Width76.4 in
- BMW M2 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 1.9 in shorter (174.3 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: BMW M2 is 3.4 in narrower (76.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: BMW M2 is 6.6 in taller (48.9 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 342 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 3,450 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 4.8 in)
- Height: BMW M2 is 6.6 in taller (48.9 in vs 55.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 342 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 3,450 lb)
- Width: BMW M2 is 3.4 in narrower (76.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Audi R8 · garage fit for BMW M2
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M2 — BMW M2 is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearanceAudi R8 — Audi R8 has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M2 — Based on length × width (BMW M2)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi R8 | BMW M2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.3 in | 176.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 73.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 48.9 in | 55.5 in | 6.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 4.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,792 lb | 3,450 lb | 342 lb |
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