BMW M3 vs Cadillac ATS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Cadillac ATS
- Length184.5 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase110.7 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,540 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Cadillac ATS width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac ATS is 0.9 in shorter (184.5 in vs 183.6 in)
- Width: Cadillac ATS is 1.4 in narrower (73.9 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 1.3 in taller (56.1 in vs 54.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac ATS has 1.2 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac ATS is 12 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,552 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Cadillac ATS has 1.2 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.9 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 1.3 in taller (56.1 in vs 54.8 in)
- Width: Cadillac ATS is 1.4 in narrower (73.9 in vs 72.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 109.3 in)
- Length: Cadillac ATS is 0.9 in shorter (184.5 in vs 183.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac ATS — Cadillac ATS is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Cadillac ATS
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac ATS — Cadillac ATS is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceCadillac ATS — Cadillac ATS has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac ATS — Based on length × width (Cadillac ATS)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Cadillac ATS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.5 in | 183.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 72.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 54.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.7 in | 109.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,540 lb | 3,552 lb | 12 lb |
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