Kia K5 vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Kia K5 · BMW M3
- Length193.1 in
- Height56.9 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,115 lb – 3,228 lb
- Width73.2 in
- BMW M3 width74.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 4.0 in shorter (193.1 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: Kia K5 is 1.1 in narrower (73.2 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Kia K5 is 0.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 744 lb heavier (3,172 lb vs 3,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 744 lb heavier (3,172 lb vs 3,915 lb)
- Length: BMW M3 is 4.0 in shorter (193.1 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: Kia K5 is 1.1 in narrower (73.2 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Kia K5 is 0.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 112.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Kia K5 · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingKia K5 — Kia K5 is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia K5 | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.1 in | 189.1 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 74.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 56.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,172 lb | 3,915 lb | 744 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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