BMW M3 vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Ford Fusion

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

Side view
  • Length184.5 in
  • Height56.1 in
  • Wheelbase110.7 in
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight3,540 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.9 in
  • Ford Fusion width72.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M3 is 7.2 in shorter (184.5 in vs 191.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Fusion is 1.0 in narrower (73.9 in vs 72.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Fusion is 2.0 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 112.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 6.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 16 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,556 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 1.3 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 6.0 in)
  2. Length: BMW M3 is 7.2 in shorter (184.5 in vs 191.7 in)
  3. Height: Ford Fusion is 2.0 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.1 in)
  4. Width: Ford Fusion is 1.0 in narrower (73.9 in vs 72.9 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 112.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3BMW M3 is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Ford Fusion
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord FusionFord Fusion is narrower by 1.0 in
  • More ground clearanceFord FusionFord Fusion has 1.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3Based on length × width (BMW M3)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW M3Ford FusionDifference
Length184.5 in191.7 in7.2 in
Width73.9 in72.9 in1.0 in
Height56.1 in58.1 in2.0 in
Wheelbase110.7 in112.2 in1.5 in
Ground clearance4.7 in6.0 in1.3 in
Curb weight3,540 lb3,556 lb16 lb

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