BMW 3 Series Dimensions & Size
How much cargo space and room does a 2026 BMW 3 Series really have?
The 2026 BMW 3 Series measures 185.4 in long, 72 in wide, 56.7 in tall, on a 112.2 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 3,825 lbs.
Looking for weight? See the BMW 3 Series curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.
Latest model year (2026):
The BMW 3 Series measures 185.4 in long, 72 in wide and 56.7 in tall, on a 112.2 in wheelbase, weighing about 3,825 lbs.
BMW 3 Series Dimensions — All Years
| Year | Body / Variant | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Config 1 of 2 | 3-SERIES M340i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,825 lbs |
| 2026Config 2 of 2 | 3-SERIES 330i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,494 lbs |
| 2025Config 1 of 3 | 3-SERIES M340i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,825 lbs |
| 2025Config 2 of 3 | 3-SERIES 330i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,494 lbs |
| 2025Config 3 of 3 | 3-SERIES 330e 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,902 lbs |
| 2024Config 1 of 3 | 3-SERIES M340i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,825 lbs |
| 2024Config 2 of 3 | 3-SERIES 330i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,494 lbs |
| 2024Config 3 of 3 | 3-SERIES 330e 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,902 lbs |
| 2023Config 1 of 3 | 3-SERIES M340i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,825 lbs |
| 2023Config 2 of 3 | 3-SERIES 330i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,494 lbs |
| 2023Config 3 of 3 | 3-SERIES 330e 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,902 lbs |
| 2022Config 1 of 3 | 3-SERIES M340i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,825 lbs |
| 2022Config 2 of 3 | 3-SERIES 330i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,494 lbs |
| 2022Config 3 of 3 | 3-SERIES 330e 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,902 lbs |
| 2021Config 1 of 3 | 3-SERIES M340i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,825 lbs |
| 2021Config 2 of 3 | 3-SERIES 330i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,494 lbs |
| 2021Config 3 of 3 | 3-SERIES 330e 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,902 lbs |
| 2020Config 1 of 3 | 3-SERIES M340i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,825 lbs |
| 2020Config 2 of 3 | 3-SERIES 330i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,494 lbs |
| 2020Config 3 of 3 | 3-SERIES 330e 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,902 lbs |
| 2019Config 1 of 6 | 3-SERIES M340i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,825 lbs |
| 2019Config 2 of 6 | 3-SERIES 330i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,494 lbs |
| 2019Config 3 of 6 | 3-SERIES 330e 4DR SEDAN | 185.4 in | 72 in | 56.7 in | 112.2 in | 3,902 lbs |
| 2019Config 4 of 6 | 3 SERIES TOURING 330i xDRIVE 4DR WAGON | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,825 lbs |
| 2019Config 5 of 6 | 3 SERIES 340i xDRIVE Gran Turismo | 190.2 in | 72 in | 59.4 in | 115 in | 3,968 lbs |
| 2019Config 6 of 6 | 3 SERIES 330i xDRIVE Gran Turismo | 190.2 in | 72 in | 59.4 in | 115 in | 3,880 lbs |
| 2018Config 1 of 9 | 3 SERIES TOURING 330i xDRIVE 4DR WAGON | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,825 lbs |
| 2018Config 2 of 9 | 3 SERIES TOURING 328d xDRIVE 4DR WAGON | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,896 lbs |
| 2018Config 3 of 9 | 3 SERIES 340i xDRIVE Gran Turismo | 190.2 in | 72 in | 59.4 in | 115 in | 3,968 lbs |
| 2018Config 4 of 9 | 3 SERIES 340i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,821 lbs |
| 2018Config 5 of 9 | 3 SERIES 340i 4DR SEDAN RWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,695 lbs |
| 2018Config 6 of 9 | 3 SERIES 330i xDRIVE Gran Turismo | 190.2 in | 72 in | 59.4 in | 115 in | 3,880 lbs |
| 2018Config 7 of 9 | 3 SERIES 330i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,510 lbs |
| 2018Config 8 of 9 | 3 SERIES 330e iPERFORMANCE SEDAN | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,924 lbs |
| 2018Config 9 of 9 | 3 SERIES 328d xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,695 lbs |
| 2017Config 1 of 10 | 3 SERIES TOURING 330i xDRIVE 4DR WAGON | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,876 lbs |
| 2017Config 2 of 10 | 3 SERIES TOURING 328d xDRIVE 4DR WAGON | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,790 lbs |
| 2017Config 3 of 10 | 3 SERIES 340i xDRIVE Gran Turismo | 190.2 in | 72 in | 59.4 in | 115 in | 4,112 lbs |
| 2017Config 4 of 10 | 3 SERIES 340i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,695 lbs |
| 2017Config 5 of 10 | 3 SERIES 340i 4DR SEDAN RWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,545 lbs |
| 2017Config 6 of 10 | 3 SERIES 330i xDRIVE Gran Turismo | 190.2 in | 72 in | 59.4 in | 115 in | 4,023 lbs |
| 2017Config 7 of 10 | 3 SERIES 330e iPERFORMANCE SEDAN | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,909 lbs |
| 2017Config 8 of 10 | 3 SERIES 328i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,594 lbs |
| 2017Config 9 of 10 | 3 SERIES 328d xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,620 lbs |
| 2017Config 10 of 10 | 3 SERIES 320i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,450 lbs |
| 2016Config 1 of 11 | 3 SERIES TOURING 328i xDRIVE 4DR WAGON | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,781 lbs |
| 2016Config 2 of 11 | 3 SERIES TOURING 328d xDRIVE 4DR WAGON | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,790 lbs |
| 2016Config 3 of 11 | 3 SERIES 340i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,695 lbs |
| 2016Config 4 of 11 | 3 SERIES 340i 4DR SEDAN RWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,545 lbs |
| 2016Config 5 of 11 | 3 SERIES 335i xDRIVE Gran Turismo | 190.2 in | 72 in | 59.4 in | 115 in | 4,010 lbs |
| 2016Config 6 of 11 | 3 SERIES 328i xDRIVE Gran Turismo | 190.2 in | 72 in | 59.4 in | 115 in | 3,915 lbs |
| 2016Config 7 of 11 | 3 SERIES 328i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,594 lbs |
| 2016Config 8 of 11 | 3 SERIES 328i 4DR SEDAN RWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,360 lbs |
| 2016Config 9 of 11 | 3 SERIES 328d xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,620 lbs |
| 2016Config 10 of 11 | 3 SERIES 320i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,450 lbs |
| 2016Config 11 of 11 | 3 SERIES 320i 4DR SEDAN RWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,250 lbs |
| 2015Config 1 of 12 | 3 SERIES TOURING 328i xDRIVE 4DR WAGON | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,781 lbs |
| 2015Config 2 of 12 | 3 SERIES TOURING 328d xDRIVE 4DR WAGON | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,790 lbs |
| 2015Config 3 of 12 | 3 SERIES ACTIVEHYBRID 3 4DR SEDAN RWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,825 lbs |
| 2015Config 4 of 12 | 3 SERIES 335i xDRIVE Gran Turismo | 190.2 in | 72 in | 59.4 in | 114.6 in | 4,010 lbs |
| 2015Config 5 of 12 | 3 SERIES 335i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,695 lbs |
| 2015Config 6 of 12 | 3 SERIES 335i 4DR SEDAN RWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,545 lbs |
| 2015Config 7 of 12 | 3 SERIES 328i xDRIVE Gran Turismo | 190.2 in | 72 in | 59.4 in | 114.6 in | 3,915 lbs |
| 2015Config 8 of 12 | 3 SERIES 328i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,594 lbs |
| 2015Config 9 of 12 | 3 SERIES 328i 4DR SEDAN RWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,360 lbs |
| 2015Config 10 of 12 | 3 SERIES 328d xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,620 lbs |
| 2015Config 11 of 12 | 3 SERIES 320i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,450 lbs |
| 2015Config 12 of 12 | 3 SERIES 320i 4DR SEDAN RWD | 182.3 in | 71.3 in | 56.3 in | 110.6 in | 3,250 lbs |
Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.
BMW 3 Series data analysis
How BMW 3 Series overall length varies
Across 68 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2026 BMW 3 Series, overall length runs from 182 inches to 190 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2015 BMW 3 Series (3 SERIES 328i xDRIVE Gran Turismo) at 190 inches, and the weakest to the 2019 car (3 SERIES TOURING 330i xDRIVE 4DR WAGON) at 182 inches — a spread of 4%. The narrow spread means any year of the BMW 3 Series in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
What changed for 2026
Average overall length for the 2026 BMW 3 Series is 185 inches, against 185 inches for the 2025 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.
How to read this BMW 3 Series data
This page lists every 2015 through 2026 BMW 3 Series record we hold for this measurement — 68 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Configurations behind these BMW 3 Series numbers
The 2015 through 2026 BMW 3 Series entries here cover variants including 3-SERIES M340i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN, 3-SERIES 330i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN, 3-SERIES 330e 4DR SEDAN, 3 SERIES TOURING 330i xDRIVE 4DR WAGON, 3 SERIES 340i xDRIVE Gran Turismo, 3 SERIES 330i xDRIVE Gran Turismo, 3 SERIES TOURING 328d xDRIVE 4DR WAGON and 3 SERIES 340i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN. 2015 is the busiest model year in the record with 12 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted overall length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.
Where these BMW 3 Series figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The BMW 3 Series record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Will the BMW 3 Series fit your garage and parking space?
Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.
72 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 24 in of total clearance, so roughly 12 in per side.
59.4 in tall — 24.6 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.
190.2 in long leaves 25.8 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 36 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.
Size drift: the 2026 BMW 3 Series is 3 in longer than the 2015 car in our records. If you are replacing an older example with a newer one, check the garage clearance again rather than assuming the outgoing car's footprint carries over.
Its wheelbase (112.2 in) accounts for about 61% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.
Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the BMW 3 Series curb weight to pair footprint with mass.
Frequently Asked Questions About 3 Series Dimensions
How long is the BMW 3 Series?
The BMW 3 Series is 185.433 inches long, 72.0472 inches wide and 56.6929 inches tall. That is roughly 15.5 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.
Will the BMW 3 Series fit in a standard garage?
A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 185.433 in long and 72.0472 in wide, the BMW 3 Series fits with 55 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.
How much does the BMW 3 Series weigh?
Curb weight for the BMW 3 Series is about 3,825 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.
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