Nissan GT-R vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan GT-R · BMW M3
- Length184.6 in – 185.4 in
- Height53.9 in
- Wheelbase109.4 in
- Ground clearance4.0 in – 4.3 in
- Curb weight3,911 lb – 3,933 lb
- Width74.6 in
- BMW M3 width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 0.5 in shorter (185.0 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.7 in narrower (74.6 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: BMW M3 is 2.2 in taller (53.9 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 110.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW M3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (4.2 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 382 lb heavier (3,922 lb vs 3,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW M3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (4.2 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 382 lb heavier (3,922 lb vs 3,540 lb)
- Height: BMW M3 is 2.2 in taller (53.9 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 110.7 in)
- Width: BMW M3 is 0.7 in narrower (74.6 in vs 73.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan GT-R · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceBMW M3 — BMW M3 has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan GT-R | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.0 in | 184.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 73.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 53.9 in | 56.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 110.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.2 in | 4.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,922 lb | 3,540 lb | 382 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.6 in – 185.4 in).
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