BMW M3 vs Mazda Mazda6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Mazda Mazda6
- Length176.8 in
- Height53.7 in – 54.0 in
- Wheelbase107.5 in
- Curb weight3,415 lb – 3,781 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Mazda Mazda6 width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 10.5 in shorter (176.8 in vs 187.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 3.1 in taller (53.9 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 322 lb heavier (3,598 lb vs 3,276 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 322 lb heavier (3,598 lb vs 3,276 lb)
- Length: BMW M3 is 10.5 in shorter (176.8 in vs 187.3 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 3.1 in taller (53.9 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 105.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 10.5 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Mazda Mazda6
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Mazda Mazda6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.8 in | 187.3 in | 10.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 53.9 in | 57.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 105.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,598 lb | 3,276 lb | 322 lb |
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