Audi RS 5 vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Audi RS 5 · BMW M3
- Length186.0 in – 188.3 in
- Height54.0 in – 55.1 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in – 111.3 in
- Curb weight3,990 lb – 4,057 lb
- Width73.5 in
- BMW M3 width74.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi RS 5 is 1.9 in shorter (187.2 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: Audi RS 5 is 0.8 in narrower (73.5 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 1.9 in taller (54.5 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (110.1 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi RS 5 is 159 lb heavier (4,024 lb vs 3,865 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi RS 5 is 159 lb heavier (4,024 lb vs 3,865 lb)
- Height: BMW M3 is 1.9 in taller (54.5 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (110.1 in vs 112.5 in)
- Width: Audi RS 5 is 0.8 in narrower (73.5 in vs 74.3 in)
- Length: Audi RS 5 is 1.9 in shorter (187.2 in vs 189.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi RS 5 — Audi RS 5 is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Audi RS 5 · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi RS 5 — Audi RS 5 is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi RS 5 — Based on length × width (Audi RS 5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi RS 5 | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.2 in | 189.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 74.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 56.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 112.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,024 lb | 3,865 lb | 159 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.0 in – 188.3 in).
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