Audi S6 vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi S6 · BMW M3
- Length194.4 in
- Height56.8 in
- Wheelbase114.8 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight4,497 lb
- Width73.8 in
- BMW M3 width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 9.9 in shorter (194.4 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Audi S6 is 0.1 in narrower (73.8 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Audi S6 is 0.7 in taller (56.8 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S6 has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (114.8 in vs 110.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW M3 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S6 is 957 lb heavier (4,497 lb vs 3,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S6 is 957 lb heavier (4,497 lb vs 3,540 lb)
- Length: BMW M3 is 9.9 in shorter (194.4 in vs 184.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S6 has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (114.8 in vs 110.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW M3 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 4.7 in)
- Height: Audi S6 is 0.7 in taller (56.8 in vs 56.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 9.9 in Check garage fit for Audi S6 · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S6 — Audi S6 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceBMW M3 — BMW M3 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S6 | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.4 in | 184.5 in | 9.9 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 73.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 110.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 4.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,497 lb | 3,540 lb | 957 lb |
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