BMW M4 vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. BMW M4 · BMW M3
- Length188.7 in – 189.1 in
- Height54.6 in – 54.9 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Curb weight3,640 lb – 4,306 lb
- Width74.3 in – 75.6 in
- BMW M3 width74.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M4 is 0.2 in shorter (188.9 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.6 in narrower (74.9 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 1.7 in taller (54.8 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW M4 is 58 lb heavier (3,973 lb vs 3,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW M3 is 1.7 in taller (54.8 in vs 56.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M4 is 58 lb heavier (3,973 lb vs 3,915 lb)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.6 in narrower (74.9 in vs 74.3 in)
- Length: BMW M4 is 0.2 in shorter (188.9 in vs 189.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M4 — BMW M4 is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for BMW M4 · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M4 | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.9 in | 189.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 74.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 56.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 112.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,973 lb | 3,915 lb | 58 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.7 in – 189.1 in).
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