Mazda Mazda3 vs BMW M2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · BMW M2
- Length175.6 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight2,781 lb – 2,944 lb
- Width70.7 in
- BMW M2 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M2 is 1.8 in shorter (177.9 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 738 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 3,600 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 738 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 3,600 lb)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 55.5 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 2.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: BMW M2 is 1.8 in shorter (177.9 in vs 176.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M2 — BMW M2 is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for BMW M2
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | BMW M2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 176.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 55.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,863 lb | 3,600 lb | 738 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 180.3 in).
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