Spec Sizes

BMW M3 vs Chevrolet Camaro Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Chevrolet Camaro

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length174.5 in
  • Height52.6 in – 52.8 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in – 106.7 in
  • Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,494 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.3 in
  • Chevrolet Camaro width74.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M3 is 18.7 in shorter (174.5 in vs 193.2 in)
  • Width: BMW M3 is 6.8 in narrower (67.3 in vs 74.1 in)
  • Height: BMW M3 is 1.1 in taller (52.7 in vs 51.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 101.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Camaro is 69 lb heavier (3,335 lb vs 3,403 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: BMW M3 is 18.7 in shorter (174.5 in vs 193.2 in)
  2. Width: BMW M3 is 6.8 in narrower (67.3 in vs 74.1 in)
  3. Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 101.1 in)
  4. Height: BMW M3 is 1.1 in taller (52.7 in vs 51.6 in)
  5. Curb weight: Chevrolet Camaro is 69 lb heavier (3,335 lb vs 3,403 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 18.7 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Chevrolet Camaro
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 6.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW M3Chevrolet CamaroDifference
Length174.5 in193.2 in18.7 in
Width67.3 in74.1 in6.8 in
Height52.7 in51.6 in1.1 in
Wheelbase106.5 in101.1 in5.4 in
Curb weight3,335 lb3,403 lb69 lb

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