Ford Mustang vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Mustang · BMW M3
- Length188.3 in
- Height54.4 in – 54.9 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight3,469 lb – 3,825 lb
- Width75.4 in
- BMW M3 width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.8 in shorter (188.3 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 1.5 in narrower (75.4 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 1.5 in taller (54.6 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 110.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 107 lb heavier (3,647 lb vs 3,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.7 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 110.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 107 lb heavier (3,647 lb vs 3,540 lb)
- Height: BMW M3 is 1.5 in taller (54.6 in vs 56.1 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.8 in shorter (188.3 in vs 184.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Mustang · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Mustang — Ford Mustang has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Mustang | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.3 in | 184.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 75.4 in | 73.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 54.6 in | 56.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 110.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 4.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,647 lb | 3,540 lb | 107 lb |
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