Spec Sizes

Nissan GT-R vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan GT-R · BMW M3

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

Side view
  • Length183.9 in
  • Height53.9 in
  • Wheelbase109.4 in
  • Curb weight3,821 lb – 3,829 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.6 in
  • BMW M3 width71.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M3 is 2.1 in shorter (183.9 in vs 181.8 in)
  • Width: BMW M3 is 3.6 in narrower (74.6 in vs 71.0 in)
  • Height: BMW M3 is 1.4 in taller (53.9 in vs 55.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 108.7 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M3 is 100 lb heavier (3,825 lb vs 3,925 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: BMW M3 is 3.6 in narrower (74.6 in vs 71.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: BMW M3 is 100 lb heavier (3,825 lb vs 3,925 lb)
  3. Height: BMW M3 is 1.4 in taller (53.9 in vs 55.3 in)
  4. Length: BMW M3 is 2.1 in shorter (183.9 in vs 181.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 108.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan GT-R · garage fit for BMW M3
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 3.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan GT-RBMW M3Difference
Length183.9 in181.8 in2.1 in
Width74.6 in71.0 in3.6 in
Height53.9 in55.3 in1.4 in
Wheelbase109.4 in108.7 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,825 lb3,925 lb100 lb

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