Mazda Mazda6 vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · BMW M3
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.7 in
- Curb weight3,183 lb – 3,232 lb
- Width72.4 in
- BMW M3 width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 7.0 in shorter (191.5 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.0 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 333 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 333 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,540 lb)
- Length: BMW M3 is 7.0 in shorter (191.5 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.0 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 7.0 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 has 1.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 184.5 in | 7.0 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 4.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,208 lb | 3,540 lb | 333 lb |
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