Spec Sizes

Hyundai Sonata vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · BMW M3

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

Side view
  • Length186.9 in
  • Height56.0 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,181 lb – 3,217 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • BMW M3 width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M3 is 10.1 in shorter (186.9 in vs 176.8 in)
  • Width: BMW M3 is 1.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Sonata is 2.1 in taller (56.0 in vs 53.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.5 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M3 is 399 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 3,598 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW M3 is 399 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 3,598 lb)
  2. Length: BMW M3 is 10.1 in shorter (186.9 in vs 176.8 in)
  3. Height: Hyundai Sonata is 2.1 in taller (56.0 in vs 53.9 in)
  4. Width: BMW M3 is 1.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 10.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for BMW M3
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 1.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai SonataBMW M3Difference
Length186.9 in176.8 in10.1 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in1.6 in
Height56.0 in53.9 in2.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in107.5 in1.2 in
Curb weight3,199 lb3,598 lb399 lb

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