BMW M3 vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Hyundai Sonata
- Length184.5 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase110.7 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,540 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Hyundai Sonata width73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 6.6 in shorter (184.5 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 in narrower (73.9 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 2.0 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Sonata has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 162 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,379 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Sonata has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 162 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,379 lb)
- Length: BMW M3 is 6.6 in shorter (184.5 in vs 191.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 2.0 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 in narrower (73.9 in vs 73.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.5 in | 191.1 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 73.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.7 in | 110.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,540 lb | 3,379 lb | 162 lb |
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