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2023 BMW 3 Series dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

185.9in long

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185.9 in long112.2 in wheelbase56.8 intall81.4 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 83 sedans (2023).

Dimensions by trim

2023 BMW 3 Series: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
330i RWD185.9 in71.9 in81.4 in56.8 in112.2 in5.8 in37.4 ft
330e Plug-In Hybrid RWD185.7 in71.9 in81.4 in56.9 in112.2 inN/A37.2 ft
330e RWD, 330e xDrive AWD185.9 in72.0 in81.4 in56.9 in112.2 in5.8 in39.2 ft
330i xDrive AWD185.9 in71.9 in81.4 in56.8 in112.2 in5.8 in39.2 ft
330e Hybrid Plug-in xDrive AWD185.7 in71.9 in81.4 in56.9 in112.2 inN/A39.4 ft
M340i RWD185.9 in71.9 in81.4 in56.4 in112.2 in5.8 in37.4 ft
M340i xDrive AWD185.9 in71.9 in81.4 in56.4 in112.2 in5.8 in39.2 ft
2023 BMW 3 Series: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
330i RWD3,536 lb
330e Plug-In Hybrid RWD3,494 lb to 4,039 lb
330e RWD3,494 lb to 4,083 lb
330i xDrive AWD3,764 lb
330e Hybrid Plug-in xDrive AWD3,494 lb to 4,138 lb
330e xDrive AWD3,494 lb to 4,180 lb
M340i RWD3,849 lb
M340i xDrive AWD3,968 lb
2023 BMW 3 Series: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
330i RWD, 330i xDrive AWD, M340i RWD, M340i xDrive AWD17.0 cu ft13.0 cu ft42.0 in35.2 in38.7 in37.6 in
330e Plug-In Hybrid RWD, 330e Hybrid Plug-in xDrive AWD13.2 cu ftN/A42.0 in35.2 in38.7 in37.6 in
330e RWD, 330e xDrive AWD17.0 cu ft13.2 cu ft42.0 in35.2 in38.7 in37.6 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,536 lb
Kilograms
1,604 kg
US tons
1.8 tons

330i RWD. All trims: 3,536 lb to 3,968 lb.

Heavier than 32% of 76 sedans (2023).

Garage fit

2023 BMW 3 Series in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes78.1 in36.0 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes102.1 in48.0 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes54.1 in84.0 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes102.1 in108.0 in
2023 BMW 3 Series through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes14.6 in27.2 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes26.6 in27.2 in

Door width check uses the mirrors: 81.4 in.

Your garage

Second car

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

  • Yes. 78.1 in spare length. 36.0 in each side.
  • Door: 26.6 in spare width. 27.2 in above the roof.

Size class

Compact sedan.

Longer than 27% of 83 sedans (2023).

Median of 83 sedans (2023): 192.9 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 17.0 cu ft. More than 76% of 73 sedans (2023).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2023 BMW 3 Series and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs 3 SeriesCargo, seats upvs 3 Series
Volvo S60188.1 in+2.2 inN/AN/A
Audi A4 Allroad187.5 in+1.6 in24.2 cu ft+7.2 cu ft
Audi A4187.5 in+1.6 in12.0 cu ft-5.0 cu ft
Audi A5 Sportback187.3 in+1.4 inN/AN/A
BMW 3 Series185.9 in-17.0 cu ft-
Lexus IS185.4 in-0.5 in10.8 cu ft-6.2 cu ft
Tesla Model 3184.8 in-1.1 in19.8 cu ft+2.8 cu ft
Alfa Romeo Giulia182.5 in-3.4 inN/AN/A
Audi S3177.3 in-8.6 in8.3 cu ft-8.7 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

330i RWD.

Front legroom
42.0 inMore than 51% of 83 sedans (2023).
Rear legroom
35.2 inMore than 31% of 84 sedans (2023).
Front headroom
38.7 inMore than 50% of 81 sedans (2023).
Rear headroom
37.6 inMore than 61% of 84 sedans (2023).

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