Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · BMW M3

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length191.5 in
  • Height57.9 in
  • Wheelbase110.2 in
  • Curb weight3,001 lb – 3,197 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.4 in
  • BMW M3 width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M3 is 14.7 in shorter (191.5 in vs 176.8 in)
  • Width: BMW M3 is 0.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 4.0 in taller (57.9 in vs 53.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 107.5 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M3 is 499 lb heavier (3,099 lb vs 3,598 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW M3 is 499 lb heavier (3,099 lb vs 3,598 lb)
  2. Length: BMW M3 is 14.7 in shorter (191.5 in vs 176.8 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Altima is 4.0 in taller (57.9 in vs 53.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 107.5 in)
  5. Width: BMW M3 is 0.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 14.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for BMW M3
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 0.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaBMW M3Difference
Length191.5 in176.8 in14.7 in
Width70.4 in70.1 in0.3 in
Height57.9 in53.9 in4.0 in
Wheelbase110.2 in107.5 in2.7 in
Curb weight3,099 lb3,598 lb499 lb

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