BMW M3 vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Acura TSX
- Length180.4 in – 181.8 in
- Height54.8 in – 55.7 in
- Wheelbase108.7 in
- Curb weight3,704 lb – 4,145 lb
- Width70.2 in – 71.5 in
- Acura TSX width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 2.4 in shorter (181.1 in vs 183.5 in)
- Width: Acura TSX is 1.4 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Acura TSX is 2.0 in taller (55.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 668 lb heavier (3,925 lb vs 3,257 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 668 lb heavier (3,925 lb vs 3,257 lb)
- Height: Acura TSX is 2.0 in taller (55.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Acura TSX is 1.4 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.4 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 2.4 in shorter (181.1 in vs 183.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Acura TSX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura TSX — Acura TSX is narrower by 1.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Acura TSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 183.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 69.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 55.3 in | 57.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 105.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,925 lb | 3,257 lb | 668 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.4 in – 181.8 in).
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