BMW M8 vs Audi S4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. BMW M8 · Audi S4

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

Side view
  • Length191.2 in
  • Height53.0 in
  • Wheelbase111.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.0 in
  • Curb weight4,295 lb – 4,560 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.9 in
  • Audi S4 width72.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi S4 is 3.7 in shorter (191.2 in vs 187.5 in)
  • Width: Audi S4 is 2.2 in narrower (74.9 in vs 72.7 in)
  • Height: Audi S4 is 3.2 in taller (53.0 in vs 56.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M8 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (111.1 in vs 111.0 in)
  • Ground clearance: BMW M8 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 4.5 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M8 is 581 lb heavier (4,428 lb vs 3,847 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW M8 is 581 lb heavier (4,428 lb vs 3,847 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: BMW M8 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 4.5 in)
  3. Height: Audi S4 is 3.2 in taller (53.0 in vs 56.2 in)
  4. Width: Audi S4 is 2.2 in narrower (74.9 in vs 72.7 in)
  5. Length: Audi S4 is 3.7 in shorter (191.2 in vs 187.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S4Audi S4 is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for BMW M8 · garage fit for Audi S4
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi S4Audi S4 is narrower by 2.2 in
  • More ground clearanceBMW M8BMW M8 has 0.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi S4Based on length × width (Audi S4)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW M8Audi S4Difference
Length191.2 in187.5 in3.7 in
Width74.9 in72.7 in2.2 in
Height53.0 in56.2 in3.2 in
Wheelbase111.1 in111.0 in0.1 in
Ground clearance5.0 in4.5 in0.5 in
Curb weight4,428 lb3,847 lb581 lb

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