BMW M3 vs Cadillac CTS-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Cadillac CTS-V
- Length184.5 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase110.7 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,540 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Cadillac CTS-V width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 4.0 in shorter (184.5 in vs 188.5 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.2 in narrower (73.9 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 0.1 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 113.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS-V has 1.2 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 677 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 4,217 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS-V has 1.2 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 677 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 4,217 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 113.4 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 4.0 in shorter (184.5 in vs 188.5 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.2 in narrower (73.9 in vs 74.1 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 Cadillac CTS-V
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceCadillac CTS-V — Cadillac CTS-V has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Cadillac CTS-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.5 in | 188.5 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 74.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.7 in | 113.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,540 lb | 4,217 lb | 677 lb |
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