The current BMW 320i is 176″ long, 68.5″ wide, on a 107.5″ wheelbase, weighing 3,175 lb. At 14.7 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every BMW 320i generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| 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 |
320i year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 14 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| 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 |
Will a 320i fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| 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 |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 845 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 68.5″ | 70.5″ | -2.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 107.5″ | 103.9″ | +3.6″ |
| Curb weight | 3,175 lb | 3,267 lb | -92 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a BMW 320i?
176″ (14′ 8″) in its current generation, 68.5″ wide and 55.9″ tall.
How much does a BMW 320i weigh?
3,175 lb at the kerb, which is 20% more than the first generation we hold from 1977.
Will a 320i fit in a garage?
At 14.7 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the 320i got bigger over the years?
Not materially, by the generations we hold.