Size comparison · drawn to scale
McLaren 720S vs BMW 2 Series G42: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Height 2 Series G42 194 mm8 in taller
- Boot 2 Series G42 240 L8.5 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:20 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 720S is 7 mm0.3 in longer and 194 mm8 in lower than the 2 Series G42. Its wheelbase is 71 mm3 in shorter.
| Dimension | 720S | 2 Series G42 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,544 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,544 mm | 4,537 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,537 mm | +7 mm+0.3 in +0.2% |
| Width | Not in our catalog yet | 1,838 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,838 mm | - |
| Height | 1,196 mm3 ft 11 in3 ft 11 in1,196 mm | 1,390 mm4 ft 7 in4 ft 7 in1,390 mm | −194 mm−8 in −14.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,670 mm | 2,741 mm9 ft 0 in9 ft 0 in2,741 mm | −71 mm−3 in −2.6% |
| Boot | 150 L5.3 cu ft5.3 cu ft150 L | 390 L13.8 cu ft13.8 cu ft390 L | −240 L−8.5 cu ft −61.5% |
| Kerb weight | 1,419 kg3,128 lb3,128 lb1,419 kg | 1,565 kg3,450 lb3,450 lb1,565 kg | −146 kg−322 lb −9.3% |
| Price new (EUR) | from about €237,946 (2017) | 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.
2 Series G42
- Single garage
- Tight 963 mm3 ft 2 in to spare in length, 581 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 463 mm1 ft 6 in to spare in length, 331 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the McLaren 720S or the BMW 2 Series G42?
They are practically the same size. The 720S is 7 mm longer and 194 mm lower than the 2 Series G42. Its wheelbase is 71 mm shorter.
Will the McLaren 720S and the BMW 2 Series G42 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW 2 Series G42 fits, but it is tight to get out (963 mm to spare in length, 581 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The BMW 2 Series G42: 390 L against 150 L in the McLaren 720S (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.