Ford Focus ST vs BMW M2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus ST · BMW M2
- Length171.7 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,223 lb
- Width71.7 in
- BMW M2 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 4.5 in shorter (171.7 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: Ford Focus ST is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.9 in taller (58.4 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.0 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW M2 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 227 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,450 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 227 lb heavier (3,223 lb vs 3,450 lb)
- Height: Ford Focus ST is 2.9 in taller (58.4 in vs 55.5 in)
- Length: Ford Focus ST is 4.5 in shorter (171.7 in vs 176.2 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW M2 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.8 in)
- Width: Ford Focus ST is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus ST · garage fit for BMW M2
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus ST — Ford Focus ST is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceBMW M2 — BMW M2 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus ST — Based on length × width (Ford Focus ST)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus ST | BMW M2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.7 in | 176.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 55.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,223 lb | 3,450 lb | 227 lb |
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