BMW M3 vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Hyundai Sonata
- Length189.1 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Curb weight3,840 lb – 3,890 lb
- Width74.3 in
- Hyundai Sonata width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.8 in shorter (189.1 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 1.1 in narrower (74.3 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 111.8 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 529 lb heavier (3,865 lb vs 3,336 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 529 lb heavier (3,865 lb vs 3,336 lb)
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.8 in shorter (189.1 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 1.1 in narrower (74.3 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 111.8 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 Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.1 in | 192.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 73.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 111.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,865 lb | 3,336 lb | 529 lb |
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