Ford Fusion vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 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 weight3,431 lb – 3,681 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.9 in
  • BMW M3 width73.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M3 is 7.2 in shorter (191.7 in vs 184.5 in)
  • Width: Ford Fusion is 1.0 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Fusion is 2.0 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 110.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 4.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 16 lb heavier (3,556 lb vs 3,540 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 4.7 in)
  2. Length: BMW M3 is 7.2 in shorter (191.7 in vs 184.5 in)
  3. Height: Ford Fusion is 2.0 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.1 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 110.7 in)
  5. Width: Ford Fusion is 1.0 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3BMW M3 is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for BMW M3
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord FusionFord Fusion is narrower by 1.0 in
  • More ground clearanceFord FusionFord Fusion has 1.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3Based on length × width (BMW M3)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FusionBMW M3Difference
Length191.7 in184.5 in7.2 in
Width72.9 in73.9 in1.0 in
Height58.1 in56.1 in2.0 in
Wheelbase112.2 in110.7 in1.5 in
Ground clearance6.0 in4.7 in1.3 in
Curb weight3,556 lb3,540 lb16 lb

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