BMW M6 vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. BMW M6 · BMW M3
- Length193.0 in
- Height53.9 in – 54.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance4.2 in
- Curb weight4,250 lb – 4,515 lb
- Width74.8 in
- BMW M3 width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 8.5 in shorter (193.0 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.9 in narrower (74.8 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 2.1 in taller (54.0 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M6 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 110.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW M3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (4.2 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M6 is 843 lb heavier (4,383 lb vs 3,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M6 is 843 lb heavier (4,383 lb vs 3,540 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW M3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (4.2 in vs 4.7 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 8.5 in shorter (193.0 in vs 184.5 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 2.1 in taller (54.0 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M6 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 110.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for BMW M6 · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceBMW M3 — BMW M3 has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M6 | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.0 in | 184.5 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 73.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 54.0 in | 56.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.2 in | 4.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,383 lb | 3,540 lb | 843 lb |
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