BMW M8 vs BMW M4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. BMW M8 · BMW M4
- Length191.2 in
- Height53.0 in
- Wheelbase111.1 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight4,295 lb – 4,560 lb
- Width74.9 in
- BMW M4 width74.3 in – 75.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M4 is 2.3 in shorter (191.2 in vs 188.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: BMW M4 is 1.8 in taller (53.0 in vs 54.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M4 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (111.1 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 455 lb heavier (4,428 lb vs 3,973 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 455 lb heavier (4,428 lb vs 3,973 lb)
- Height: BMW M4 is 1.8 in taller (53.0 in vs 54.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M4 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (111.1 in vs 112.5 in)
- Length: BMW M4 is 2.3 in shorter (191.2 in vs 188.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M4 — BMW M4 is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for BMW M8 · garage fit for BMW M4
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M4 — Based on length × width (BMW M4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M8 | BMW M4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.2 in | 188.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 74.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 53.0 in | 54.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.1 in | 112.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,428 lb | 3,973 lb | 455 lb |
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