Spec Sizes

BMW M3 vs Chevrolet Camaro Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Chevrolet Camaro

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

Side view
  • Length176.8 in
  • Height53.7 in – 54.0 in
  • Wheelbase107.5 in
  • Curb weight3,415 lb – 3,781 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Chevrolet Camaro width74.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M3 is 16.7 in shorter (176.8 in vs 193.5 in)
  • Width: BMW M3 is 4.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 74.1 in)
  • Height: BMW M3 is 2.4 in taller (53.9 in vs 51.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 101.1 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M3 is 158 lb heavier (3,598 lb vs 3,440 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: BMW M3 is 16.7 in shorter (176.8 in vs 193.5 in)
  2. Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 101.1 in)
  3. Width: BMW M3 is 4.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 74.1 in)
  4. Curb weight: BMW M3 is 158 lb heavier (3,598 lb vs 3,440 lb)
  5. Height: BMW M3 is 2.4 in taller (53.9 in vs 51.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 16.7 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Chevrolet Camaro
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 4.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW M3Chevrolet CamaroDifference
Length176.8 in193.5 in16.7 in
Width70.1 in74.1 in4.0 in
Height53.9 in51.5 in2.4 in
Wheelbase107.5 in101.1 in6.4 in
Curb weight3,598 lb3,440 lb158 lb

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