Lexus LC 500 vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Lexus LC 500 · BMW M3
- Length187.4 in
- Height53.0 in
- Wheelbase113.0 in
- Ground clearance5.2 in
- Curb weight4,280 lb
- Width75.6 in
- BMW M3 width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 2.9 in shorter (187.4 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 1.7 in narrower (75.6 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 3.1 in taller (53.0 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus LC 500 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (113.0 in vs 110.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Lexus LC 500 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus LC 500 is 740 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus LC 500 is 740 lb heavier (4,280 lb vs 3,540 lb)
- Ground clearance: Lexus LC 500 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 4.7 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 3.1 in taller (53.0 in vs 56.1 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 1.7 in narrower (75.6 in vs 73.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus LC 500 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (113.0 in vs 110.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Lexus LC 500 · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceLexus LC 500 — Lexus LC 500 has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lexus LC 500 | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 184.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 75.6 in | 73.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 53.0 in | 56.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 110.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 4.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb | 3,540 lb | 740 lb |
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