Quick answer
The 1999 BMW 318ti, the latest model year on record, is 165.7″ long, 66.9″ wide and 54.7″ tall on a 106.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,778 lb. At 13.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 318ti generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1999 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 54.7″ | 106.3″ | 2,690 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
318ti year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 1998 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 1997 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 1996 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 106.3″ | 1 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a 318ti fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.8 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.8 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
Among the 480 cars within 10″ of its length, the 318ti has a longer wheelbase than 94%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 480 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 66.9″ | 68.5″ | −1.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 106.3″ | 99.6″ | +6.7″ |
| Curb weight | 2,778 lb | 2,890 lb | −112 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
318ti against its rivals
Next to the Ford Escort and Dodge Neon, the 318ti is the shortest and the heaviest of the three.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 318ti (this car) | 1999 | 165.7″ | 66.9″ | 2,778 lb |
| Ford Escort | 2000 | 175.2″ | 67.3″ | 2,482 lb |
| Dodge Neon | 1999 | 171.7″ | 67.3″ | 2,493 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 318ti bigger than the 1998?
No. The 1999 and 1998 318ti are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the 318ti or the Ford Escort?
The 2000 Ford Escort is 9.5″ longer and 296 lb lighter than the 1999 318ti.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 318ti model years, 1995 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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