Nissan Maxima vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · BMW M3
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,565 lb – 3,676 lb
- Width73.2 in
- BMW M3 width74.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.7 in shorter (192.8 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in narrower (73.2 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 245 lb heavier (3,621 lb vs 3,865 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 245 lb heavier (3,621 lb vs 3,865 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.5 in)
- Length: BMW M3 is 3.7 in shorter (192.8 in vs 189.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in narrower (73.2 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 189.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 74.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,621 lb | 3,865 lb | 245 lb |
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