BMW M3 vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Nissan Maxima
- Length184.5 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase110.7 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,540 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 8.3 in shorter (184.5 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.7 in narrower (73.9 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.4 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.9 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 8 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.9 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.6 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 8.3 in shorter (184.5 in vs 192.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 109.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.7 in narrower (73.9 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.4 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.5 in | 192.8 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 73.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.7 in | 109.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,540 lb | 3,532 lb | 8 lb |
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