Audi S5 vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Audi S5 · BMW M3
- Length182.7 in
- Height53.9 in – 54.3 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance4.1 in
- Curb weight3,858 lb – 4,310 lb
- Width73.0 in
- BMW M3 width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S5 is 1.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Audi S5 is 0.9 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 2.0 in taller (54.1 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW M3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S5 is 544 lb heavier (4,084 lb vs 3,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S5 is 544 lb heavier (4,084 lb vs 3,540 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW M3 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.1 in vs 4.7 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 2.0 in taller (54.1 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.7 in)
- Width: Audi S5 is 0.9 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S5 — Audi S5 is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Audi S5 · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S5 — Audi S5 is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceBMW M3 — BMW M3 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S5 — Based on length × width (Audi S5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S5 | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 184.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 54.1 in | 56.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | 4.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,084 lb | 3,540 lb | 544 lb |
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