BMW M3 vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Nissan Maxima
- Length189.1 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Curb weight3,840 lb – 3,890 lb
- Width74.3 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.7 in shorter (189.1 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in narrower (74.3 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 245 lb heavier (3,865 lb vs 3,621 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 245 lb heavier (3,865 lb vs 3,621 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 109.3 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.7 in shorter (189.1 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in narrower (74.3 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.1 in | 192.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 73.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 109.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,865 lb | 3,621 lb | 245 lb |
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