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Is Queen Mary 2 bigger than Titanic?

Yes – Queen Mary 2 is much larger than Titanic. At 1,132ft long, she is 250ft longer than Titanic. In metric terms QM2 is 76.2 metres longer than Titanic.



Yes, the Queen Mary 2 (QM2) is significantly larger than the Titanic in every physical dimension. While the Titanic was a marvel of its time, the QM2 is roughly 28% longer and 46% wider. Specifically, the QM2 measures 1,132 feet in length compared to the Titanic’s 882 feet. In terms of volume, the difference is even more dramatic: the QM2 has a gross tonnage of approximately 151,400, which is more than three times the Titanic’s 46,328. The QM2 also stands much taller, with 13 passenger decks compared to the Titanic's 9. Beyond size, the QM2 is vastly more powerful, featuring a sophisticated diesel-electric propulsion system that allows it to reach speeds of 30 knots, whereas the Titanic’s coal-fired steam engines topped out at around 23 knots. While the Titanic could carry more passengers in its cramped third-class quarters (about 2,400 total), the QM2 focuses on modern luxury and space, offering a much higher "space-to-guest" ratio for its approximately 2,600 passengers, reflecting over a century of progress in naval architecture.

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