Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW M4 (F82/F83) vs Ferrari 812: size comparison
- Length M4 (F82/F83) 14 mm0.6 in longer
- Width 812 101 mm4 in wider
- Height M4 (F82/F83) 107 mm4 in taller
- Boot M4 (F82/F83) 235 L8.3 cu ft more
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 M4 (F82/F83) is 14 mm0.6 in longer, 101 mm4 in narrower and 107 mm4 in taller than the 812. Its wheelbase is 92 mm4 in longer.
| Dimension | M4 (F82/F83) | 812 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,671 mm15 ft 4 in15 ft 4 in4,671 mm | 4,657 mm15 ft 3 in15 ft 3 in4,657 mm | +14 mm+0.6 in +0.3% |
| Width | 1,870 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,870 mm | 1,971 mm6 ft 6 in6 ft 6 in1,971 mm | −101 mm−4 in −5.1% |
| Height | 1,383 mm4 ft 6 in4 ft 6 in1,383 mm | 1,276 mm4 ft 2 in4 ft 2 in1,276 mm | +107 mm+4 in +8.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,812 mm9 ft 3 in9 ft 3 in2,812 mm | 2,720 mm8 ft 11 in8 ft 11 in2,720 mm | +92 mm+4 in +3.4% |
| Footprint | 8.73 m²94.0 sq ft94.0 sq ft8.73 m² | 9.18 m²98.8 sq ft98.8 sq ft9.18 m² | −0.44 m²−4.8 sq ft −4.8% |
| Boot | 445 L15.7 cu ft15.7 cu ft445 L | 210 L7.4 cu ft7.4 cu ft210 L | +235 L+8.3 cu ft +111.9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,572–1,691 kg3,466–3,728 lb3,466–3,728 lb1,572–1,691 kg | 1,810 kg3,990 lb3,990 lb1,810 kg | −238 kg−525 lb −13.1% |
| Price new (EUR) | Not in our catalog yet | from about €282,934 (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. Weight difference compares the lightest versions. 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.
M4 (F82/F83)
- Single garage
- Tight 829 mm2 ft 9 in to spare in length, 565 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 329 mm1 ft 1 in to spare in length, 315 mm1 ft 0 in each side
812
- Single garage
- Tight 843 mm2 ft 9 in to spare in length, 515 mm1 ft 8 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 343 mm1 ft 2 in to spare in length, 265 mm10 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW M4 (F82/F83) or the Ferrari 812?
The Ferrari 812 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The M4 (F82/F83) is 14 mm longer, 101 mm narrower and 107 mm taller than the 812. Its wheelbase is 92 mm longer.
Will the BMW M4 (F82/F83) and the Ferrari 812 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW M4 (F82/F83) fits, but it is tight to get out (829 mm to spare in length, 565 mm each side). The Ferrari 812 fits, but it is tight to get out (843 mm to spare in length, 515 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The BMW M4 (F82/F83): 445 L against 210 L in the Ferrari 812 (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.
