Mazda Mazda6 vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · BMW M3
- Length192.7 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.5 in
- Curb weight3,437 lb – 3,582 lb
- Width72.4 in
- BMW M3 width74.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.6 in shorter (192.7 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.9 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 406 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 3,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 406 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 3,915 lb)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.9 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.3 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.6 in shorter (192.7 in vs 189.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 112.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is narrower by 1.9 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.7 in | 189.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 112.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,510 lb | 3,915 lb | 406 lb |
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