BMW M3 vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Ford Mustang
- Length184.5 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase110.7 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,540 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Ford Mustang width75.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.8 in shorter (184.5 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 1.5 in narrower (73.9 in vs 75.4 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 1.5 in taller (56.1 in vs 54.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 107.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 107 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,647 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 107 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,647 lb)
- Height: BMW M3 is 1.5 in taller (56.1 in vs 54.6 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.8 in shorter (184.5 in vs 188.3 in)
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 Ford Mustang
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Mustang — Ford Mustang has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Ford Mustang | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.5 in | 188.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 75.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 54.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.7 in | 107.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,540 lb | 3,647 lb | 107 lb |
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