BMW M3 vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Hyundai Elantra
- Length174.5 in
- Height52.6 in – 52.8 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in – 106.7 in
- Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width67.3 in
- Hyundai Elantra width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 0.1 in shorter (174.5 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 in narrower (67.3 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 4.1 in taller (52.7 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 698 lb heavier (3,335 lb vs 2,637 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 698 lb heavier (3,335 lb vs 2,637 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 4.1 in taller (52.7 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 100.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 in narrower (67.3 in vs 66.9 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 0.1 in shorter (174.5 in vs 174.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 174.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 67.3 in | 66.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 52.7 in | 56.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 100.4 in | 6.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,335 lb | 2,637 lb | 698 lb |
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