BMW M6 vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. BMW M6 · Nissan Maxima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length193.0 in
  • Height53.9 in
  • Wheelbase112.2 in
  • Curb weight4,508 lb
Front / width
  • Width75.6 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.4 in shorter (193.0 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.4 in narrower (75.6 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 3.9 in taller (53.9 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M6 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M6 is 941 lb heavier (4,508 lb vs 3,568 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW M6 is 941 lb heavier (4,508 lb vs 3,568 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Maxima is 3.9 in taller (53.9 in vs 57.8 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.4 in narrower (75.6 in vs 73.2 in)
  4. Wheelbase: BMW M6 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 109.3 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.4 in shorter (193.0 in vs 190.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan MaximaNissan Maxima is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for BMW M6 · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan MaximaNissan Maxima is narrower by 2.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan MaximaBased on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW M6Nissan MaximaDifference
Length193.0 in190.6 in2.4 in
Width75.6 in73.2 in2.4 in
Height53.9 in57.8 in3.9 in
Wheelbase112.2 in109.3 in2.9 in
Curb weight4,508 lb3,568 lb941 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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