Hyundai Sonata vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · BMW M3
- Length192.9 in
- Height56.9 in
- Wheelbase111.8 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,120 lb – 3,552 lb
- Width73.2 in
- BMW M3 width74.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.8 in shorter (192.9 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 1.1 in narrower (73.2 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (111.8 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 579 lb heavier (3,336 lb vs 3,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 579 lb heavier (3,336 lb vs 3,915 lb)
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.8 in shorter (192.9 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Sonata is 1.1 in narrower (73.2 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (111.8 in vs 112.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 189.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 74.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 56.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 112.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,336 lb | 3,915 lb | 579 lb |
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