BMW M2 vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. BMW M2 · Mazda Mazda3
- Length176.2 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase106.0 in
- Ground clearance4.8 in
- Curb weight3,450 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M2 is 1.8 in shorter (176.2 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.8 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 490 lb heavier (3,450 lb vs 2,961 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 490 lb heavier (3,450 lb vs 2,961 lb)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.8 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: BMW M2 is 1.8 in shorter (176.2 in vs 177.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M2 — BMW M2 is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for BMW M2 · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M2 | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.2 in | 177.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 57.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 106.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | 6.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,450 lb | 2,961 lb | 490 lb |
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