BMW M3 vs BMW i4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · BMW i4
- Length184.5 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase110.7 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,540 lb
- Width73.9 in
- BMW i4 width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 4.0 in shorter (184.5 in vs 188.5 in)
- Width: BMW i4 is 1.0 in narrower (73.9 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: BMW i4 is 0.9 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i4 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 112.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i4 is 1,309 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 4,849 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW i4 is 1,309 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 4,849 lb)
- Length: BMW M3 is 4.0 in shorter (184.5 in vs 188.5 in)
- Height: BMW i4 is 0.9 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i4 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 112.4 in)
- Width: BMW i4 is 1.0 in narrower (73.9 in vs 72.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for BMW i4
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW i4 — BMW i4 is narrower by 1.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | BMW i4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.5 in | 188.5 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 72.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.7 in | 112.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,540 lb | 4,849 lb | 1,309 lb |
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