BMW M3 vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Ford Fusion

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
  • Ford Fusion width72.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M3 is 8.8 in shorter (181.8 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: BMW M3 is 1.2 in narrower (71.0 in vs 72.2 in)
  • Height: Ford Fusion is 1.6 in taller (55.3 in vs 56.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 107.4 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M3 is 381 lb heavier (3,925 lb vs 3,544 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW M3 is 381 lb heavier (3,925 lb vs 3,544 lb)
  2. Length: BMW M3 is 8.8 in shorter (181.8 in vs 190.6 in)
  3. Height: Ford Fusion is 1.6 in taller (55.3 in vs 56.9 in)
  4. Width: BMW M3 is 1.2 in narrower (71.0 in vs 72.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 107.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3BMW M3 is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Ford Fusion
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3BMW M3 is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3Based on length × width (BMW M3)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW M3Ford FusionDifference
Length181.8 in190.6 in8.8 in
Width71.0 in72.2 in1.2 in
Height55.3 in56.9 in1.6 in
Wheelbase108.7 in107.4 in1.3 in
Ground clearance5.5 in
Curb weight3,925 lb3,544 lb381 lb

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