Nissan GT-R vs BMW M8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Nissan GT-R · BMW M8
- Length183.9 in
- Height53.9 in
- Wheelbase109.4 in
- Ground clearance4.3 in
- Curb weight3,813 lb – 3,851 lb
- Width74.6 in
- BMW M8 width74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan GT-R is 7.3 in shorter (183.9 in vs 191.2 in)
- Width: Nissan GT-R is 0.3 in narrower (74.6 in vs 74.9 in)
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 0.9 in taller (53.9 in vs 53.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M8 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 111.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW M8 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.3 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 596 lb heavier (3,832 lb vs 4,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW M8 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.3 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 596 lb heavier (3,832 lb vs 4,428 lb)
- Length: Nissan GT-R is 7.3 in shorter (183.9 in vs 191.2 in)
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 0.9 in taller (53.9 in vs 53.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M8 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 111.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan GT-R — Nissan GT-R is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan GT-R · garage fit for BMW M8
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan GT-R — Nissan GT-R is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceBMW M8 — BMW M8 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan GT-R — Based on length × width (Nissan GT-R)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan GT-R | BMW M8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 191.2 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 74.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 53.9 in | 53.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 111.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in | 5.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,832 lb | 4,428 lb | 596 lb |
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