Ford Fusion vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · BMW M3

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

Side view
  • Length190.2 in
  • Height57.2 in
  • Wheelbase107.4 in
  • Curb weight3,151 lb – 3,354 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • BMW M3 width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M3 is 13.4 in shorter (190.2 in vs 176.8 in)
  • Width: BMW M3 is 2.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Ford Fusion is 3.4 in taller (57.2 in vs 53.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 107.5 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M3 is 346 lb heavier (3,253 lb vs 3,598 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW M3 is 346 lb heavier (3,253 lb vs 3,598 lb)
  2. Length: BMW M3 is 13.4 in shorter (190.2 in vs 176.8 in)
  3. Height: Ford Fusion is 3.4 in taller (57.2 in vs 53.9 in)
  4. Width: BMW M3 is 2.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 107.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3BMW M3 is shorter by 13.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for BMW M3
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3BMW M3 is narrower by 2.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3Based on length × width (BMW M3)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FusionBMW M3Difference
Length190.2 in176.8 in13.4 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in2.1 in
Height57.2 in53.9 in3.4 in
Wheelbase107.4 in107.5 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,253 lb3,598 lb346 lb

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