Cadillac CTS-V vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS-V · BMW M3
- Length188.5 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase113.4 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight4,217 lb
- Width74.1 in
- BMW M3 width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 4.0 in shorter (188.5 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.2 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 0.1 in taller (56.0 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 110.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS-V has 1.2 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 677 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 3,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS-V has 1.2 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS-V is 677 lb heavier (4,217 lb vs 3,540 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS-V has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 110.7 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 4.0 in shorter (188.5 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.2 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS-V · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceCadillac CTS-V — Cadillac CTS-V has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS-V | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.5 in | 184.5 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 73.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 110.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 4.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,217 lb | 3,540 lb | 677 lb |
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