Audi R8 vs BMW M8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · BMW M8
- Length174.3 in
- Height48.8 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in – 6.3 in
- Curb weight3,572 lb – 3,649 lb
- Width76.4 in
- BMW M8 width74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 16.9 in shorter (174.3 in vs 191.2 in)
- Width: BMW M8 is 1.5 in narrower (76.4 in vs 74.9 in)
- Height: BMW M8 is 4.2 in taller (48.8 in vs 53.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M8 has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 111.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 817 lb heavier (3,611 lb vs 4,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 817 lb heavier (3,611 lb vs 4,428 lb)
- Length: Audi R8 is 16.9 in shorter (174.3 in vs 191.2 in)
- Height: BMW M8 is 4.2 in taller (48.8 in vs 53.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M8 has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 111.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 16.9 in Check garage fit for Audi R8 · garage fit for BMW M8
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M8 — BMW M8 is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceAudi R8 — Audi R8 has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi R8 — Based on length × width (Audi R8)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi R8 | BMW M8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.3 in | 191.2 in | 16.9 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 74.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 48.8 in | 53.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 111.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 5.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,611 lb | 4,428 lb | 817 lb |
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