Nissan Altima vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · BMW M3
- Length192.9 in
- Height56.7 in – 57.4 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.4 in
- Curb weight3,208 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width72.9 in
- BMW M3 width74.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.8 in shorter (192.9 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.4 in narrower (72.9 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 531 lb heavier (3,335 lb vs 3,865 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 531 lb heavier (3,335 lb vs 3,865 lb)
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.8 in shorter (192.9 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.4 in narrower (72.9 in vs 74.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 112.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 189.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 74.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 56.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 112.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,335 lb | 3,865 lb | 531 lb |
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