BMW M3 vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Hyundai Elantra
- Length180.4 in – 181.8 in
- Height54.8 in – 57.0 in
- Wheelbase108.7 in
- Curb weight3,704 lb – 4,145 lb
- Width71.0 in – 71.5 in
- Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.7 in shorter (181.1 in vs 177.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in narrower (71.3 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 2.4 in taller (55.9 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 1,116 lb heavier (3,925 lb vs 2,809 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 1,116 lb heavier (3,925 lb vs 2,809 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (108.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 2.4 in taller (55.9 in vs 58.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.7 in shorter (181.1 in vs 177.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in narrower (71.3 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 177.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 69.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 58.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 104.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,925 lb | 2,809 lb | 1,116 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.4 in – 181.8 in).
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