Nissan Altima vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · BMW M3
- Length191.9 in
- Height57.8 in – 58.0 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,197 lb – 3,462 lb
- Width72.0 in
- BMW M3 width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 7.4 in shorter (191.9 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.9 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.8 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Altima has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 211 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Altima has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 211 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,540 lb)
- Length: BMW M3 is 7.4 in shorter (191.9 in vs 184.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.8 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.9 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Altima — Nissan Altima has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 184.5 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 73.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 56.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 4.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,330 lb | 3,540 lb | 211 lb |
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