Chevrolet Camaro vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Camaro · BMW M3
- Length188.3 in
- Height52.9 in – 53.1 in
- Wheelbase110.7 in
- Ground clearance3.9 in
- Curb weight96 lb – 3,685 lb
- Width74.7 in
- BMW M3 width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.8 in shorter (188.3 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.8 in narrower (74.7 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 3.1 in taller (53.0 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: BMW M3 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (3.9 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 1,650 lb heavier (1,891 lb vs 3,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 1,650 lb heavier (1,891 lb vs 3,540 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW M3 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (3.9 in vs 4.7 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 3.1 in taller (53.0 in vs 56.1 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.8 in shorter (188.3 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.8 in narrower (74.7 in vs 73.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Camaro · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceBMW M3 — BMW M3 has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Camaro | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 184.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 74.7 in | 73.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 53.0 in | 56.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.7 in | 110.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 3.9 in | 4.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 1,891 lb | 3,540 lb | 1,650 lb |
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