Subaru BRZ vs BMW M2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru BRZ · BMW M2
- Length166.7 in
- Height50.6 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight2,784 lb – 2,793 lb
- 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 662 lb heavier (2,789 lb vs 3,450 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 662 lb heavier (2,789 lb vs 3,450 lb)
- Height: BMW M2 is 4.9 in taller (50.6 in vs 55.5 in)
- Length: Subaru BRZ is 9.5 in shorter (166.7 in vs 176.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M2 has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.0 in)
- Width: Subaru BRZ is 3.1 in narrower (69.9 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is shorter by 9.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru BRZ · garage fit for BMW M2
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is narrower by 3.1 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru BRZ — Based on length × width (Subaru BRZ)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru BRZ | BMW M2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.7 in | 176.2 in | 9.5 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 50.6 in | 55.5 in | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 4.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,789 lb | 3,450 lb | 662 lb |
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