Porsche 911 vs BMW M2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · BMW M2
- Length177.9 in
- Height51.2 in
- Wheelbase96.5 in
- Ground clearance4.0 in
- Curb weight3,382 lb – 3,641 lb
- Width72.9 in
- BMW M2 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M2 is 1.7 in shorter (177.9 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 0.1 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: BMW M2 is 4.3 in taller (51.2 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 9.5 in longer wheelbase (96.5 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 89 lb heavier (3,512 lb vs 3,600 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 4.3 in taller (51.2 in vs 55.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 89 lb heavier (3,512 lb vs 3,600 lb)
- Length: BMW M2 is 1.7 in shorter (177.9 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 0.1 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M2 — BMW M2 is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for BMW M2
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche 911 | BMW M2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 176.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 73.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 55.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in | 106.0 in | 9.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,512 lb | 3,600 lb | 89 lb |
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