Spec Sizes

BMW M3 vs Chevrolet Camaro Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Chevrolet Camaro

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

Side view
  • Length181.8 in
  • Height54.8 in – 55.8 in
  • Wheelbase108.7 in
  • Curb weight3,704 lb – 4,145 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.0 in
  • Chevrolet Camaro width75.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M3 is 8.6 in shorter (181.8 in vs 190.4 in)
  • Width: BMW M3 is 4.5 in narrower (71.0 in vs 75.5 in)
  • Height: BMW M3 is 0.8 in taller (55.3 in vs 54.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Camaro has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 112.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Camaro is 133 lb heavier (3,925 lb vs 4,058 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: BMW M3 is 4.5 in narrower (71.0 in vs 75.5 in)
  2. Length: BMW M3 is 8.6 in shorter (181.8 in vs 190.4 in)
  3. Curb weight: Chevrolet Camaro is 133 lb heavier (3,925 lb vs 4,058 lb)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Camaro has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 112.3 in)
  5. Height: BMW M3 is 0.8 in taller (55.3 in vs 54.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Chevrolet Camaro
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 4.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW M3Chevrolet CamaroDifference
Length181.8 in190.4 in8.6 in
Width71.0 in75.5 in4.5 in
Height55.3 in54.5 in0.8 in
Wheelbase108.7 in112.3 in3.6 in
Curb weight3,925 lb4,058 lb133 lb

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