Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · BMW M3

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

Side view
  • Length193.5 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase111.2 in
  • Curb weight3,471 lb – 3,473 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • BMW M3 width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M3 is 16.7 in shorter (193.5 in vs 176.8 in)
  • Width: BMW M3 is 1.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 4.4 in taller (58.3 in vs 53.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 107.5 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M3 is 126 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,598 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: BMW M3 is 16.7 in shorter (193.5 in vs 176.8 in)
  2. Height: Nissan Maxima is 4.4 in taller (58.3 in vs 53.9 in)
  3. Curb weight: BMW M3 is 126 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,598 lb)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 107.5 in)
  5. Width: BMW M3 is 1.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 16.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for BMW M3
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 1.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaBMW M3Difference
Length193.5 in176.8 in16.7 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in1.6 in
Height58.3 in53.9 in4.4 in
Wheelbase111.2 in107.5 in3.7 in
Curb weight3,472 lb3,598 lb126 lb

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