Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Camaro vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Camaro · BMW M3

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

Side view
  • Length193.2 in
  • Height51.3 in – 52.0 in
  • Wheelbase101.1 in
  • Curb weight3,306 lb – 3,500 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.1 in
  • BMW M3 width67.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M3 is 18.7 in shorter (193.2 in vs 174.5 in)
  • Width: BMW M3 is 6.8 in narrower (74.1 in vs 67.3 in)
  • Height: BMW M3 is 1.1 in taller (51.6 in vs 52.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (101.1 in vs 106.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Camaro is 69 lb heavier (3,403 lb vs 3,335 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: BMW M3 is 18.7 in shorter (193.2 in vs 174.5 in)
  2. Width: BMW M3 is 6.8 in narrower (74.1 in vs 67.3 in)
  3. Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (101.1 in vs 106.5 in)
  4. Curb weight: Chevrolet Camaro is 69 lb heavier (3,403 lb vs 3,335 lb)
  5. Height: BMW M3 is 1.1 in taller (51.6 in vs 52.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 18.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Camaro · garage fit for BMW M3
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 6.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet CamaroBMW M3Difference
Length193.2 in174.5 in18.7 in
Width74.1 in67.3 in6.8 in
Height51.6 in52.7 in1.1 in
Wheelbase101.1 in106.5 in5.4 in
Curb weight3,403 lb3,335 lb69 lb

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