Ford Fusion vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · BMW M3

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

Side view
  • Length191.7 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase112.2 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in
  • Curb weight3,427 lb – 3,681 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.9 in
  • BMW M3 width71.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M3 is 9.9 in shorter (191.7 in vs 181.8 in)
  • Width: BMW M3 is 1.9 in narrower (72.9 in vs 71.0 in)
  • Height: Ford Fusion is 2.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 108.7 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M3 is 371 lb heavier (3,554 lb vs 3,925 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW M3 is 371 lb heavier (3,554 lb vs 3,925 lb)
  2. Length: BMW M3 is 9.9 in shorter (191.7 in vs 181.8 in)
  3. Height: Ford Fusion is 2.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 108.7 in)
  5. Width: BMW M3 is 1.9 in narrower (72.9 in vs 71.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3BMW M3 is shorter by 9.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for BMW M3
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3BMW M3 is narrower by 1.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3Based on length × width (BMW M3)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FusionBMW M3Difference
Length191.7 in181.8 in9.9 in
Width72.9 in71.0 in1.9 in
Height58.1 in55.3 in2.8 in
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in3.5 in
Ground clearance6.0 in
Curb weight3,554 lb3,925 lb371 lb

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