Honda Accord vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · BMW M3
- Length192.2 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,131 lb – 3,428 lb
- Width73.3 in
- BMW M3 width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 7.7 in shorter (192.2 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Honda Accord is 0.6 in narrower (73.3 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 1.0 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Accord has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 261 lb heavier (3,280 lb vs 3,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Accord has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 261 lb heavier (3,280 lb vs 3,540 lb)
- Length: BMW M3 is 7.7 in shorter (192.2 in vs 184.5 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 1.0 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.1 in)
- Width: Honda Accord is 0.6 in narrower (73.3 in vs 73.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Accord — Honda Accord is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Accord — Honda Accord has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.2 in | 184.5 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 73.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 4.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,280 lb | 3,540 lb | 261 lb |
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