Dodge Viper vs BMW M2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Dodge Viper · BMW M2
- Length175.7 in
- Height49.1 in
- Wheelbase98.8 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,374 lb – 3,415 lb
- Width76.4 in
- BMW M2 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Viper is 0.5 in shorter (175.7 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: BMW M2 is 3.4 in narrower (76.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: BMW M2 is 6.4 in taller (49.1 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 7.2 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 106.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Dodge Viper has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 56 lb heavier (3,395 lb vs 3,450 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW M2 is 6.4 in taller (49.1 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 7.2 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 106.0 in)
- Width: BMW M2 is 3.4 in narrower (76.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Dodge Viper has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 56 lb heavier (3,395 lb vs 3,450 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Dodge Viper · garage fit for BMW M2
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M2 — BMW M2 is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearanceDodge Viper — Dodge Viper has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M2 — Based on length × width (BMW M2)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Viper | BMW M2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.7 in | 176.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 73.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 49.1 in | 55.5 in | 6.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 106.0 in | 7.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 4.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,395 lb | 3,450 lb | 56 lb |
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