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BMW M3 (E90/E92/E93) vs Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197/R197): size comparison

  • Length SLS AMG (C197/R197) 23 mm0.9 in longer
  • Width SLS AMG (C197/R197) 135 mm5 in wider
  • Height M3 (E90/E92/E93) 172 mm7 in taller

Car 1 blue, solid outline

M3 (E90/E92/E93) BMW · 2007–2013 · Coupé M3 (E90/E92/E93) 4,615 × 1,804 × 1,424 mm15 ft 2 in × 5 ft 11 in × 4 ft 8 in Change

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

SLS AMG (C197/R197) Mercedes-Benz · 2010–2014 · Coupé SLS AMG (C197/R197) 4,638 × 1,939 × 1,252 mm15 ft 3 in × 6 ft 4 in × 4 ft 1 in Change
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  • Car 1, blue, solid outline: M3 (E90/E92/E93)
  • Car 2, coral, dashed outline: SLS AMG (C197/R197)
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,761 mmWheelbase 9 ft 1 inLength 4,615 mmLength 15 ft 2 in1,424 mm4 ft 8 inWheelbase 2,680 mmWheelbase 8 ft 10 inLength 4,638 mmLength 15 ft 3 in1,252 mm4 ft 1 in

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

Dimensions and difference

The M3 (E90/E92/E93) is 23 mm0.9 in shorter, 135 mm5 in narrower and 172 mm7 in taller than the SLS AMG (C197/R197). Its wheelbase is 81 mm3 in longer.

DimensionM3 (E90/E92/E93)SLS AMG (C197/R197)Difference, car 1 vs car 2
Length4,615 mm15 ft 2 in15 ft 2 in4,615 mm4,638 mm15 ft 3 in15 ft 3 in4,638 mm −23 mm−0.9 in −0.5%
Width1,804 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,804 mm1,939 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,939 mm −135 mm−5 in −7.0%
Height1,424 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,424 mm1,252 mm4 ft 1 in4 ft 1 in1,252 mm +172 mm+7 in +13.7%
Wheelbase2,761 mm9 ft 1 in9 ft 1 in2,761 mm2,680 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,680 mm +81 mm+3 in +3.0%
Footprint8.33 m²89.6 sq ft89.6 sq ft8.33 m²8.99 m²96.8 sq ft96.8 sq ft8.99 m² −0.67 m²−7.2 sq ft −7.4%
Boot400 L14.1 cu ft14.1 cu ft400 LNot in our catalog yet -
Kerb weight1,580–1,810 kg3,483–3,990 lb3,483–3,990 lb1,580–1,810 kg1,549–1,659 kg3,415–3,657 lb3,415–3,657 lb1,549–1,659 kg +31 kg+68 lb +2.0%

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

SLS AMG (C197/R197)

Single garage
Tight 862 mm2 ft 10 in to spare in length, 531 mm1 ft 9 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 362 mm1 ft 2 in to spare in length, 281 mm11 in each side

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, the BMW M3 (E90/E92/E93) or the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197/R197)?

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197/R197) is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The M3 (E90/E92/E93) is 23 mm shorter, 135 mm narrower and 172 mm taller than the SLS AMG (C197/R197). Its wheelbase is 81 mm longer.

Will the BMW M3 (E90/E92/E93) and the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197/R197) 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 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197/R197) fits, but it is tight to get out (862 mm to spare in length, 531 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.

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