Audi RS 3 vs BMW M2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Audi RS 3 · BMW M2
- Length176.3 in
- Height55.0 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Curb weight3,593 lb
- Width70.7 in
- BMW M2 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M2 is 0.1 in shorter (176.3 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: Audi RS 3 is 2.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: BMW M2 is 0.5 in taller (55.0 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 7 lb heavier (3,593 lb vs 3,600 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Audi RS 3 is 2.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.0 in)
- Height: BMW M2 is 0.5 in taller (55.0 in vs 55.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 7 lb heavier (3,593 lb vs 3,600 lb)
- Length: BMW M2 is 0.1 in shorter (176.3 in vs 176.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M2 — BMW M2 is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Audi RS 3 · garage fit for BMW M2
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi RS 3 — Audi RS 3 is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi RS 3 — Based on length × width (Audi RS 3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi RS 3 | BMW M2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.3 in | 176.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 55.0 in | 55.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 106.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,593 lb | 3,600 lb | 7 lb |
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