Porsche 911 vs BMW M2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · BMW M2
- Length176.8 in – 177.5 in
- Height50.8 in – 51.3 in
- Wheelbase96.5 in
- Ground clearance4.8 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb – 3,693 lb
- Width71.2 in – 74.0 in
- BMW M2 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M2 is 1.0 in shorter (177.2 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 0.4 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: BMW M2 is 4.5 in taller (51.0 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 9.5 in longer wheelbase (96.5 in vs 106.0 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 83 lb heavier (3,368 lb vs 3,450 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 9.5 in longer wheelbase (96.5 in vs 106.0 in)
- Height: BMW M2 is 4.5 in taller (51.0 in vs 55.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 83 lb heavier (3,368 lb vs 3,450 lb)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 0.4 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: BMW M2 is 1.0 in shorter (177.2 in vs 176.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M2 — BMW M2 is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for BMW M2
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche 911 | BMW M2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.2 in | 176.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 73.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 55.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in | 106.0 in | 9.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,368 lb | 3,450 lb | 83 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.8 in – 177.5 in).
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