Quick answer
The 1999 BMW 318i, the latest model year on record, is 174.4″ long, 67.3″ wide and 53.5″ tall on a 106.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,071 lb. At 14.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 318i generation, measured
The biggest change came in 1992: the new car was 4.3″ longer and 368 lb heavier than the 1990–1991 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1985 | 176.8″ | 65″ | 54.3″ | 101.2″ | 2,381 lb |
| 1990–1991 | 170.1″ | 65″ | 54.3″ | 101.2″ | 2,652 lb |
| 1992–1999 | 174.4″ | 66.9″ | 53.9″ | 106.3″ | 3,020 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
318i year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 106.3″ | 2 | |
| 1998 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 106.3″ | 3 | |
| 1997 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 106.3″ | 3 | |
| 1996 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 106.3″ | 3 | |
| 1995 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 106.3″ | 3 | |
| 1994 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 106.3″ | 3 | |
| 1993 | 174.8″ | 66.5″ | 104.7″ | 3 | |
| 1992 | 174.8″ | 66.5″ | 104.7″ | 3 | |
| 1991 | 170.1″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 2 | |
| 1990 | 170.1″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 2 | |
| 1985 | 176.8″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 2 | |
| 1984 | 176.8″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 1 | |
| 1983 | 176.8″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 1 |
ROWS 13·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a 318i fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 846 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 67.3″ | 70.5″ | −3.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 106.3″ | 103.1″ | +3.2″ |
| Curb weight | 3,071 lb | 3,241 lb | −170 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 318i bigger than the 1998?
No. The 1999 and 1998 318i are the same size, within half an inch and 40 lb of each other.
How much does a used 318i cost?
In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $12,108 for the 1990–1991 car to $4,118 for the 1992–1999 one, across 27 listings.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 13 318i model years, 1983 to 1999. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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