BMW M3 vs Audi A5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Audi A5
- Length184.5 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase110.7 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,540 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Audi A5 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A5 is 2.4 in shorter (184.5 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Audi A5 is 0.9 in narrower (73.9 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 1.9 in taller (56.1 in vs 54.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A5 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A5 is 224 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,764 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A5 is 224 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,764 lb)
- Height: BMW M3 is 1.9 in taller (56.1 in vs 54.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A5 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Audi A5 is 2.4 in shorter (184.5 in vs 182.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A5 — Audi A5 is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Audi A5
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A5 — Audi A5 is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A5 — Audi A5 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A5 — Based on length × width (Audi A5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Audi A5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.5 in | 182.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 73.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 54.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.7 in | 108.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,540 lb | 3,764 lb | 224 lb |
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