Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW 2 Series G42 vs Ferrari 458 Italia F142: size comparison
- Length 2 Series G42 10 mm0.4 in longer
- Width 458 Italia F142 99 mm4 in wider
- Height 2 Series G42 177 mm7 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:20 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The 2 Series G42 is 10 mm0.4 in longer, 99 mm4 in narrower and 177 mm7 in taller than the 458 Italia F142. Its wheelbase is 91 mm4 in longer.
| Dimension | 2 Series G42 | 458 Italia F142 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,537 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,537 mm | 4,527 mm14 ft 10 in14 ft 10 in4,527 mm | +10 mm+0.4 in +0.2% |
| Width | 1,838 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,838 mm | 1,937 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,937 mm | −99 mm−4 in −5.1% |
| Height | 1,390 mm4 ft 7 in4 ft 7 in1,390 mm | 1,213 mm4 ft 0 in4 ft 0 in1,213 mm | +177 mm+7 in +14.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm9 ft 0 in9 ft 0 in2,741 mm | 2,650 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,650 mm | +91 mm+4 in +3.4% |
| Footprint | 8.34 m²89.8 sq ft89.8 sq ft8.34 m² | 8.77 m²94.4 sq ft94.4 sq ft8.77 m² | −0.43 m²−4.6 sq ft −4.9% |
| Boot | 390 L13.8 cu ft13.8 cu ft390 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,565 kg3,450 lb3,450 lb1,565 kg | 1,565 kg3,450 lb3,450 lb1,565 kg | Same |
| Price new (EUR) | Not in our catalog yet | from about €199,200 (2009) | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. New prices are list prices in EUR entered by our editors, with the year.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
2 Series G42
- Single garage
- Tight 963 mm3 ft 2 in to spare in length, 581 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 463 mm1 ft 6 in to spare in length, 331 mm1 ft 1 in each side
458 Italia F142
- Single garage
- Tight 973 mm3 ft 2 in to spare in length, 532 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 473 mm1 ft 7 in to spare in length, 282 mm11 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW 2 Series G42 or the Ferrari 458 Italia F142?
The Ferrari 458 Italia F142 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 2 Series G42 is 10 mm longer, 99 mm narrower and 177 mm taller than the 458 Italia F142. Its wheelbase is 91 mm longer.
Will the BMW 2 Series G42 and the Ferrari 458 Italia F142 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW 2 Series G42 fits, but it is tight to get out (963 mm to spare in length, 581 mm each side). The Ferrari 458 Italia F142 fits, but it is tight to get out (973 mm to spare in length, 532 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.