Chevrolet Camaro vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Camaro · BMW M3
- Length188.3 in – 190.2 in
- Height52.6 in – 53.1 in
- Wheelbase110.7 in
- Ground clearance3.9 in
- Curb weight3,339 lb – 4,113 lb
- Width74.7 in – 75.0 in
- BMW M3 width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 4.8 in shorter (189.3 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.9 in narrower (74.8 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 3.3 in taller (52.9 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: Chevrolet Camaro is 186 lb heavier (3,726 lb vs 3,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW M3 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (3.9 in vs 4.7 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 3.3 in taller (52.9 in vs 56.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Camaro is 186 lb heavier (3,726 lb vs 3,540 lb)
- Length: BMW M3 is 4.8 in shorter (189.3 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.9 in narrower (74.8 in vs 73.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Camaro · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 0.9 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 | 189.3 in | 184.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 73.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 52.9 in | 56.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.7 in | 110.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 3.9 in | 4.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,726 lb | 3,540 lb | 186 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.3 in – 190.2 in).
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