Size comparison · drawn to scale
Chevrolet Corvette C8 vs BMW M3 (E90/E92/E93): size comparison
- Length Corvette C8 15 mm0.6 in longer
- Width Corvette C8 129 mm5 in wider
- Height M3 (E90/E92/E93) 190 mm7 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:21 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 Corvette C8 is 15 mm0.6 in longer, 129 mm5 in wider and 190 mm7 in lower than the M3 (E90/E92/E93). Its wheelbase is 38 mm1 in shorter.
| Dimension | Corvette C8 | M3 (E90/E92/E93) | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,630 mm15 ft 2 in15 ft 2 in4,630 mm | 4,615 mm15 ft 2 in15 ft 2 in4,615 mm | +15 mm+0.6 in +0.3% |
| Width | 1,933 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,933 mm | 1,804 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,804 mm | +129 mm+5 in +7.2% |
| Height | 1,234 mm4 ft 1 in4 ft 1 in1,234 mm | 1,424 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,424 mm | −190 mm−7 in −13.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,723 mm8 ft 11 in8 ft 11 in2,723 mm | 2,761 mm9 ft 1 in9 ft 1 in2,761 mm | −38 mm−1 in −1.4% |
| Footprint | 8.95 m²96.3 sq ft96.3 sq ft8.95 m² | 8.33 m²89.6 sq ft89.6 sq ft8.33 m² | +0.62 m²+6.7 sq ft +7.5% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 400 L14.1 cu ft14.1 cu ft400 L | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,654–1,888 kg3,646–4,162 lb3,646–4,162 lb1,654–1,888 kg | 1,580–1,810 kg3,483–3,990 lb3,483–3,990 lb1,580–1,810 kg | +74 kg+163 lb +4.7% |
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. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
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.
Corvette C8
- Single garage
- Tight 870 mm2 ft 10 in to spare in length, 534 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 370 mm1 ft 3 in to spare in length, 284 mm11 in each side
M3 (E90/E92/E93)
- Single garage
- Tight 885 mm2 ft 11 in to spare in length, 598 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 385 mm1 ft 3 in to spare in length, 348 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Chevrolet Corvette C8 or the BMW M3 (E90/E92/E93)?
The Chevrolet Corvette C8 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Corvette C8 is 15 mm longer, 129 mm wider and 190 mm lower than the M3 (E90/E92/E93). Its wheelbase is 38 mm shorter.
Will the Chevrolet Corvette C8 and the BMW M3 (E90/E92/E93) fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Chevrolet Corvette C8 fits, but it is tight to get out (870 mm to spare in length, 534 mm each side). The BMW M3 (E90/E92/E93) fits, but it is tight to get out (885 mm to spare in length, 598 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.