BMW M3 vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Audi A4
- Length176.8 in
- Height53.7 in – 54.0 in
- Wheelbase107.5 in
- Curb weight3,415 lb – 3,781 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Audi A4 width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 2.2 in shorter (176.8 in vs 179.0 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Audi A4 is 2.9 in taller (53.9 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 126 lb heavier (3,598 lb vs 3,473 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Audi A4 is 2.9 in taller (53.9 in vs 56.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 126 lb heavier (3,598 lb vs 3,473 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 2.2 in shorter (176.8 in vs 179.0 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.8 in | 179.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 53.9 in | 56.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 104.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,598 lb | 3,473 lb | 126 lb |
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