Nissan Altima vs BMW i4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · BMW i4
- Length191.9 in
- Height57.8 in – 58.0 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,197 lb – 3,463 lb
- Width72.0 in
- BMW i4 width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i4 is 3.4 in shorter (191.9 in vs 188.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.9 in narrower (72.0 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.9 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i4 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i4 is 1,519 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 4,849 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW i4 is 1,519 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 4,849 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW i4 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.4 in)
- Length: BMW i4 is 3.4 in shorter (191.9 in vs 188.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.9 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.9 in narrower (72.0 in vs 72.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i4 — BMW i4 is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for BMW i4
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.9 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | BMW i4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 188.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 72.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,330 lb | 4,849 lb | 1,519 lb |
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