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2020 BMW 3 Series dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

185.7in long

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185.7 in long112.2 in wheelbase56.8 intall71.9 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 100 sedans (2020).

Dimensions by trim

2020 BMW 3 Series: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseTurning circle
330i RWD, 330i Sedan North America RWD185.7 in71.9 in71.9 in56.8 in112.2 in37.4 ft
330i xDrive AWD185.7 in71.9 in71.9 in56.8 in112.2 in39.2 ft
330i xDrive Sedan North America185.7 in71.9 in71.9 in57.0 in112.2 in39.2 ft
M340i Sedan North America RWD, M340i RWD185.7 in71.9 in71.9 in56.4 in112.2 in37.4 ft
M340i xDrive AWD185.7 in71.9 in71.9 in56.4 in112.2 in39.2 ft
2020 BMW 3 Series: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
330i RWD3,589 lb
330i Sedan North America RWD3,582 lb
330i xDrive AWD3,772 lb
330i xDrive Sedan North America3,764 lb
M340i Sedan North America RWD, M340i RWD3,849 lb
M340i xDrive AWD3,968 lb
2020 BMW 3 Series: cargo and room by trim
TrimsCargo, seats upFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
All 7 trims17.0 cu ft42.0 in35.2 in38.7 in37.6 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,589 lb
Kilograms
1,628 kg
US tons
1.8 tons

330i RWD. All trims: 3,582 lb to 3,968 lb.

Heavier than 40% of 100 sedans (2020).

Garage fit

2020 BMW 3 Series in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes78.3 in36.0 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes102.3 in48.0 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes54.3 in84.0 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes102.3 in108.0 in
2020 BMW 3 Series through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes24.1 in27.2 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes36.1 in27.2 in

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 78.3 in spare length. 36.0 in each side.
  • Door: 36.1 in spare width. 27.2 in above the roof.

Size class

Compact sedan.

Longer than 31% of 100 sedans (2020).

Median of 100 sedans (2020): 192.3 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 17.0 cu ft. More than 79% of 92 sedans (2020).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2020 BMW 3 Series and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs 3 SeriesCargo, seats upvs 3 Series
Cadillac CT5193.8 in+8.1 in11.9 cu ft-5.1 cu ft
Audi A4187.5 in+1.8 in12.0 cu ft-5.0 cu ft
Audi A4 Allroad187.5 in+1.8 in24.2 cu ft+7.2 cu ft
Audi A5 Sportback187.2 in+1.5 in22.0 cu ft+5.0 cu ft
BMW 3 Series185.7 in-17.0 cu ft-
Lexus IS184.3 in-1.4 in10.8 cu ft-6.2 cu ft
Jaguar XE184.2 in-1.5 in12.1 cu ft-4.9 cu ft
Alfa Romeo Giulia182.8 in-2.9 inN/AN/A
Subaru WRX STI180.9 in-4.8 in12.0 cu ft-5.0 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

330i RWD.

Front legroom
42.0 inMore than 38% of 99 sedans (2020).
Rear legroom
35.2 inMore than 32% of 98 sedans (2020).
Front headroom
38.7 inMore than 50% of 97 sedans (2020).
Rear headroom
37.6 inMore than 60% of 98 sedans (2020).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked