BMW M3 vs Chevrolet Camaro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 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 width74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.8 in shorter (184.5 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.8 in narrower (73.9 in vs 74.7 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 3.0 in taller (56.1 in vs 53.1 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 28 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,512 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW M3 is 3.0 in taller (56.1 in vs 53.1 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.8 in shorter (184.5 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.8 in narrower (73.9 in vs 74.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 28 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,512 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Chevrolet Camaro
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Chevrolet Camaro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.5 in | 188.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 74.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 53.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.7 in | 110.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,540 lb | 3,512 lb | 28 lb |
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