Spec Sizes

Toyota Camry vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Camry · BMW M3

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

Side view
  • Length189.2 in
  • Height57.9 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in
  • Curb weight3,190 lb – 3,420 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • BMW M3 width71.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M3 is 7.4 in shorter (189.2 in vs 181.8 in)
  • Width: BMW M3 is 0.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.0 in)
  • Height: Toyota Camry is 2.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 55.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 108.7 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW M3 is 620 lb heavier (3,305 lb vs 3,925 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW M3 is 620 lb heavier (3,305 lb vs 3,925 lb)
  2. Height: Toyota Camry is 2.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 55.3 in)
  3. Length: BMW M3 is 7.4 in shorter (189.2 in vs 181.8 in)
  4. Width: BMW M3 is 0.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.0 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 108.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Camry · garage fit for BMW M3
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW M3 — BMW M3 is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CamryBMW M3Difference
Length189.2 in181.8 in7.4 in
Width71.7 in71.0 in0.7 in
Height57.9 in55.3 in2.6 in
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in0.6 in
Ground clearance6.0 in——
Curb weight3,305 lb3,925 lb620 lb

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