BMW M4 vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. BMW M4 · BMW M3
- Length184.5 in – 184.6 in
- Height54.4 in – 54.8 in
- Wheelbase110.7 in
- Curb weight3,620 lb – 4,070 lb
- Width73.6 in – 79.3 in
- BMW M3 width74.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M4 is 4.5 in shorter (184.6 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 2.1 in narrower (76.4 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 1.9 in taller (54.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 70 lb heavier (3,845 lb vs 3,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW M3 is 1.9 in taller (54.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 2.1 in narrower (76.4 in vs 74.3 in)
- Length: BMW M4 is 4.5 in shorter (184.6 in vs 189.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 70 lb heavier (3,845 lb vs 3,915 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 112.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M4 — BMW M4 is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for BMW M4 · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 2.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M4 | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.6 in | 189.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 74.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 54.6 in | 56.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.7 in | 112.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,845 lb | 3,915 lb | 70 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.5 in – 184.6 in).
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