Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW M3 (E90/E92/E93) vs Ferrari F12berlinetta: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width F12berlinetta 138 mm5 in wider
- Height M3 (E90/E92/E93) 151 mm6 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 · wheelbase estimated where unknown Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The M3 (E90/E92/E93) is 3 mm0.1 in shorter, 138 mm5 in narrower and 151 mm6 in taller than the F12berlinetta.
| Dimension | M3 (E90/E92/E93) | F12berlinetta | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,615 mm15 ft 2 in15 ft 2 in4,615 mm | 4,618 mm15 ft 2 in15 ft 2 in4,618 mm | −3 mm−0.1 in −0.1% |
| Width | 1,804 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,804 mm | 1,942 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,942 mm | −138 mm−5 in −7.1% |
| Height | 1,424 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,424 mm | 1,273 mm4 ft 2 in4 ft 2 in1,273 mm | +151 mm+6 in +11.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm9 ft 1 in9 ft 1 in2,761 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Footprint | 8.33 m²89.6 sq ft89.6 sq ft8.33 m² | 8.97 m²96.5 sq ft96.5 sq ft8.97 m² | −0.64 m²−6.9 sq ft −7.2% |
| Boot | 400 L14.1 cu ft14.1 cu ft400 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,580–1,810 kg3,483–3,990 lb3,483–3,990 lb1,580–1,810 kg | 1,520 kg3,351 lb3,351 lb1,520 kg | +60 kg+132 lb +3.9% |
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.
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
F12berlinetta
- Single garage
- Tight 882 mm2 ft 11 in to spare in length, 529 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 382 mm1 ft 3 in to spare in length, 279 mm11 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW M3 (E90/E92/E93) or the Ferrari F12berlinetta?
The Ferrari F12berlinetta is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The M3 (E90/E92/E93) is 3 mm shorter, 138 mm narrower and 151 mm taller than the F12berlinetta.
Will the BMW M3 (E90/E92/E93) and the Ferrari F12berlinetta fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW M3 (E90/E92/E93) fits, but it is tight to get out (885 mm to spare in length, 598 mm each side). The Ferrari F12berlinetta fits, but it is tight to get out (882 mm to spare in length, 529 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.