BMW M3 vs Audi A5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 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 width72.6 in – 72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 1.6 in shorter (184.5 in vs 186.1 in)
- Width: Audi A5 is 1.3 in narrower (73.9 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 1.8 in taller (56.1 in vs 54.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 110.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A5 is 296 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,836 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A5 is 296 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,836 lb)
- Height: BMW M3 is 1.8 in taller (56.1 in vs 54.3 in)
- Width: Audi A5 is 1.3 in narrower (73.9 in vs 72.7 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 1.6 in shorter (184.5 in vs 186.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 110.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Audi A5
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A5 — Audi A5 is narrower by 1.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Audi A5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.5 in | 186.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 72.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 54.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.7 in | 110.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,540 lb | 3,836 lb | 296 lb |
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