2026 BMW 3 Series dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo
Length
185.7in long
- 15 ft 5.7 in. 4.72 m.
- 71.9 in wide, 56.8 in tall.
- 330i Sedan RWD.
- Compact sedan.
Dimensions by trim
| Trim | Length | Width | With mirrors | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330i Sedan RWD, 330i NA Sedan RWD | 185.7 in | 71.9 in | 71.9 in | 56.8 in | 112.5 in | 5.4 in | 37.4 ft |
| 330i RWD | 185.9 in | 72.0 in | 81.4 in | 56.8 in | 112.2 in | 5.6 in | 37.4 ft |
| 330i xDrive Sedan, 330i NA xDrive Sedan | 185.7 in | 71.9 in | 71.9 in | 57.0 in | 112.5 in | N/A | 39.4 ft |
| 330i xDrive AWD | 185.9 in | 72.0 in | 81.4 in | 57.0 in | 112.2 in | 5.4 in | 39.4 ft |
| M340i Sedan RWD, M340i NA Sedan RWD | 185.9 in | 71.9 in | 71.9 in | 56.4 in | 112.5 in | 5.4 in | 37.4 ft |
| M340i RWD | 185.9 in | 72.0 in | 81.4 in | 56.4 in | 112.2 in | 5.3 in | 37.4 ft |
| M340i xDrive Sedan, M340i NA xDrive Sedan | 185.9 in | 71.9 in | 71.9 in | 56.7 in | 112.5 in | N/A | 39.4 ft |
| M340i xDrive AWD | 185.9 in | 72.0 in | 81.4 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 5.1 in | 39.4 ft |
| Trim | Curb weight |
|---|---|
| 330i Sedan RWD, 330i NA Sedan RWD | 3,494 lb to 3,825 lb |
| 330i RWD, 330i xDrive Sedan, 330i xDrive AWD, 330i NA xDrive Sedan | 3,752 lb |
| M340i Sedan RWD, M340i RWD, M340i NA Sedan RWD, M340i xDrive AWD | 3,896 lb |
| M340i xDrive Sedan, M340i NA xDrive Sedan | 3,494 lb to 4,008 lb |
| Trim | Cargo, seats up | Cargo, max | Front legroom | Rear legroom | Front headroom | Rear headroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330i Sedan RWD, 330i NA Sedan RWD, 330i xDrive Sedan, 330i NA xDrive Sedan, M340i Sedan RWD, M340i NA Sedan RWD, M340i xDrive Sedan, M340i NA xDrive Sedan | 16.9 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft | 42.0 in | 35.2 in | 38.7 in | 37.6 in |
| 330i RWD, 330i xDrive AWD, M340i RWD, M340i xDrive AWD | 16.9 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft | 42.0 in | 35.2 in | 38.7 in | 37.6 in |
Weight
330i Sedan RWD: curb weight not listed.
Garage fit
| Garage | Fits | Spare length | Each side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, 12 x 22 ft | Yes | 78.3 in | 36.0 in |
| Single, 14 x 24 ft | Yes | 102.3 in | 48.0 in |
| Double, 20 x 20 ft | Yes | 54.3 in | 84.0 in |
| Double, 24 x 24 ft | Yes | 102.3 in | 108.0 in |
| Door | Fits | Spare width | Above roof |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 24.1 in | 27.2 in |
| 9 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 36.1 in | 27.2 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 25% of 68 sedans (2026).
Median of 68 sedans (2026): 193.4 in long.
Cargo, seats up: 16.9 cu ft. More than 60% of 61 sedans (2026).
Bigger and smaller rivals
| Model | Length | vs 3 Series | Cargo, seats up | vs 3 Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CT5 | 193.8 in | +8.1 in | 11.9 cu ft | -5.0 cu ft |
| Audi A5 | 190.1 in | +4.4 in | 22.6 cu ft | +5.7 cu ft |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 188.6 in | +2.9 in | 11.6 cu ft | -5.3 cu ft |
| Lexus IS | 185.8 in | about the same | 10.8 cu ft | -6.1 cu ft |
| BMW 3 Series | 185.7 in | - | 16.9 cu ft | - |
| Genesis G70 | 184.4 in | -1.3 in | 10.5 cu ft | -6.4 cu ft |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 182.8 in | -2.9 in | N/A | N/A |
| Honda Civic Type R | 180.9 in | -4.8 in | N/A | N/A |
| Audi RS 3 | 178.8 in | -6.9 in | N/A | N/A |
Legroom and headroom
330i Sedan RWD.
- Front legroom
- 42.0 inMore than 49% of 70 sedans (2026).
- Rear legroom
- 35.2 inMore than 26% of 67 sedans (2026).
- Front headroom
- 38.7 inMore than 42% of 66 sedans (2026).
- Rear headroom
- 37.6 inMore than 50% of 67 sedans (2026).
What this cannot tell you
Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.
Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.
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