Subaru BRZ vs BMW M2 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru BRZ · BMW M2

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

Side view
  • Length166.7 in
  • Height50.6 in
  • Wheelbase101.2 in
  • Ground clearance4.9 in
  • Curb weight2,764 lb – 2,778 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • BMW M2 width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru BRZ is 9.5 in shorter (166.7 in vs 176.2 in)
  • Width: Subaru BRZ is 3.1 in narrower (69.9 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: BMW M2 is 4.9 in taller (50.6 in vs 55.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.0 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru BRZ has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 4.8 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M2 is 679 lb heavier (2,771 lb vs 3,450 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW M2 is 679 lb heavier (2,771 lb vs 3,450 lb)
  2. Height: BMW M2 is 4.9 in taller (50.6 in vs 55.5 in)
  3. Length: Subaru BRZ is 9.5 in shorter (166.7 in vs 176.2 in)
  4. Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.0 in)
  5. Width: Subaru BRZ is 3.1 in narrower (69.9 in vs 73.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru BRZSubaru BRZ is shorter by 9.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru BRZ · garage fit for BMW M2
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru BRZSubaru BRZ is narrower by 3.1 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru BRZSubaru BRZ has 0.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru BRZBased on length × width (Subaru BRZ)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru BRZBMW M2Difference
Length166.7 in176.2 in9.5 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in3.1 in
Height50.6 in55.5 in4.9 in
Wheelbase101.2 in106.0 in4.8 in
Ground clearance4.9 in4.8 in0.1 in
Curb weight2,771 lb3,450 lb679 lb

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