Quick answer
The 2005 BMW 320i, the latest model year on record, is 176″ long, 68.5″ wide and 55.9″ tall on a 107.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,175 lb. At 14.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 320i generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–1983 | 177.6″ | 63.4″ | 54.3″ | 100.8″ | 2,650 lb |
| 1994–1995 | 174.4″ | 66.9″ | 54.7″ | 106.3″ | 3,031 lb |
| 2001–2005 | 176″ | 68.5″ | 55.9″ | 107.5″ | 3,175 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
320i year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 176″ | 68.5″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 2004 | 176″ | 68.5″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 2003 | 176″ | 68.5″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 2002 | 176″ | 68.5″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 2001 | 176″ | 68.5″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 174.4″ | 66.9″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 174.4″ | 66.9″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 1983 | 177.6″ | 63.4″ | 100.8″ | 1 | |
| 1982 | 177.6″ | 63.4″ | 100.8″ | 1 | |
| 1981 | 177.6″ | 63.4″ | 100.8″ | 1 | |
| 1980 | 178″ | 63.4″ | 101.2″ | 1 | |
| 1979 | 177.6″ | 63.4″ | 100.8″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 177.6″ | 63.4″ | 100.8″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 177.6″ | 63.4″ | 100.8″ | 1 |
ROWS 14·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
320i on the used market
ForCar visitors have decoded 35 320i VINs; the most checked model years are 2014, 2016 and 2018.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other years | 314 | 100% | $8,977 | 117,973 mi |
ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026
Will a 320i fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.7 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.7 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.7 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 902 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 68.5″ | 70.9″ | −2.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 107.5″ | 103.9″ | +3.6″ |
| Curb weight | 3,175 lb | 3,291 lb | −116 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 320i bigger than the 2004?
No. The 2005 and 2004 320i are the same size and weight.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 14 320i model years, 1977 to 2005. 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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