Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW M3 Competition G80 vs BYD Seal EK: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width M3 Competition G80 28 mm1 in wider
- Height Seal EK 27 mm1 in taller
- Boot M3 Competition G80 80 L2.8 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 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 M3 Competition G80 is 6 mm0.2 in shorter, 28 mm1 in wider and 27 mm1 in lower than the Seal EK. Its wheelbase is 63 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | M3 Competition G80 | Seal EK | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,794 mm15 ft 9 in15 ft 9 in4,794 mm | 4,800 mm15 ft 9 in15 ft 9 in4,800 mm | −6 mm−0.2 in −0.1% |
| Width | 1,903 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,903 mm | 1,875 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,875 mm | +28 mm+1 in +1.5% |
| Height | 1,433 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,433 mm | 1,460 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,460 mm | −27 mm−1 in −1.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,857 mm | 2,920 mm9 ft 7 in9 ft 7 in2,920 mm | −63 mm−2 in −2.2% |
| Footprint | 9.12 m²98.2 sq ft98.2 sq ft9.12 m² | 9.00 m²96.9 sq ft96.9 sq ft9.00 m² | +0.12 m²+1.3 sq ft +1.4% |
| Boot | 480 L17.0 cu ft17.0 cu ft480 L | 400 L14.1 cu ft14.1 cu ft400 L | +80 L+2.8 cu ft +20.0% |
| Kerb weight | 1,940 kg4,277 lb4,277 lb1,940 kg | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Price new (EUR) | from about €92,800 (2022) | Not in our catalog yet | - |
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.
M3 Competition G80
- Single garage
- Tight 706 mm2 ft 4 in to spare in length, 549 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 206 mm8 in to spare in length, 299 mm1 ft 0 in each side
Seal EK
- Single garage
- Tight 700 mm2 ft 4 in to spare in length, 563 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 200 mm8 in to spare in length, 313 mm1 ft 0 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW M3 Competition G80 or the BYD Seal EK?
The BMW M3 Competition G80 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The M3 Competition G80 is 6 mm shorter, 28 mm wider and 27 mm lower than the Seal EK. Its wheelbase is 63 mm shorter.
Will the BMW M3 Competition G80 and the BYD Seal EK fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW M3 Competition G80 fits, but it is tight to get out (706 mm to spare in length, 549 mm each side). The BYD Seal EK fits, but it is tight to get out (700 mm to spare in length, 563 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The BMW M3 Competition G80: 480 L against 400 L in the BYD Seal EK (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.