Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW 2 Series G42 vs McLaren 720S: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Height 2 Series G42 194 mm8 in taller
- Boot 2 Series G42 240 L8.5 cu ft more
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
Dimensions and difference
The 2 Series G42 is 7 mm0.3 in shorter and 194 mm8 in taller than the 720S. Its wheelbase is 71 mm3 in longer.
| Dimension | 2 Series G42 | 720S | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,537 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,537 mm | 4,544 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,544 mm | −7 mm−0.3 in −0.2% |
| Width | 1,838 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,838 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Height | 1,390 mm4 ft 7 in4 ft 7 in1,390 mm | 1,196 mm3 ft 11 in3 ft 11 in1,196 mm | +194 mm+8 in +16.2% |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm9 ft 0 in9 ft 0 in2,741 mm | 2,670 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,670 mm | +71 mm+3 in +2.7% |
| Boot | 390 L13.8 cu ft13.8 cu ft390 L | 150 L5.3 cu ft5.3 cu ft150 L | +240 L+8.5 cu ft +160.0% |
| Kerb weight | 1,565 kg3,450 lb3,450 lb1,565 kg | 1,419 kg3,128 lb3,128 lb1,419 kg | +146 kg+322 lb +10.3% |
| Price new (EUR) | Not in our catalog yet | from about €237,946 (2017) | - |
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
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW 2 Series G42 or the McLaren 720S?
They are practically the same size. The 2 Series G42 is 7 mm shorter and 194 mm taller than the 720S. Its wheelbase is 71 mm longer.
Will the BMW 2 Series G42 and the McLaren 720S 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). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The BMW 2 Series G42: 390 L against 150 L in the McLaren 720S (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
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.