BMW M3 vs Chevrolet Camaro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Chevrolet Camaro
- Length184.5 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase110.7 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,540 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Chevrolet Camaro width75.5 in – 76.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 6.9 in shorter (184.5 in vs 191.4 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 2.3 in narrower (73.9 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 2.6 in taller (56.1 in vs 53.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Camaro has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 112.3 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW M3 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 3.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Camaro is 498 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 4,038 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW M3 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 3.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Camaro is 498 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 4,038 lb)
- Height: BMW M3 is 2.6 in taller (56.1 in vs 53.5 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 6.9 in shorter (184.5 in vs 191.4 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 2.3 in narrower (73.9 in vs 76.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Chevrolet Camaro
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceBMW M3 — BMW M3 has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Chevrolet Camaro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.5 in | 191.4 in | 6.9 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 76.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 53.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.7 in | 112.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 3.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,540 lb | 4,038 lb | 498 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.