BMW M3 vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Nissan Altima
- Length189.1 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Curb weight3,840 lb – 3,890 lb
- Width74.3 in
- Nissan Altima width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.8 in shorter (189.1 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.4 in narrower (74.3 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 531 lb heavier (3,865 lb vs 3,335 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 531 lb heavier (3,865 lb vs 3,335 lb)
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.8 in shorter (189.1 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.4 in narrower (74.3 in vs 72.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 111.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.0 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 Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.1 in | 192.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 72.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 57.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 111.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,865 lb | 3,335 lb | 531 lb |
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