Audi S3 vs BMW M2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · BMW M2
- Length175.8 in
- Height54.8 in
- Wheelbase103.6 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,462 lb
- Width70.7 in
- BMW M2 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 0.4 in shorter (175.8 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 2.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: BMW M2 is 0.7 in taller (54.8 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.0 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW M2 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 12 lb heavier (3,462 lb vs 3,450 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Audi S3 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)
- Ground clearance: BMW M2 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.8 in)
- Height: BMW M2 is 0.7 in taller (54.8 in vs 55.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S3 is 12 lb heavier (3,462 lb vs 3,450 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Audi S3 · garage fit for BMW M2
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S3 — Audi S3 is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceBMW M2 — BMW M2 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3 — Based on length × width (Audi S3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S3 | BMW M2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 176.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 106.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,462 lb | 3,450 lb | 12 lb |
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