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BMW 325i Specs

Since 1987 the 325i has kept the same length; since 2001, the first year with a recorded weight, it has gained 62 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1987–2005 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2005 BMW 325i, the latest model year on record, is 176.4″ long, 68.5″ wide and 55.9″ tall on a 107.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,303 lb. At 14.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every BMW 325i generation, measured

FIG.01·BMW 325i dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1987–1989176.8″65″54.3″101.2″—
2001–2005176″68.5″55.9″107.5″3,241 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

325i year by year

FIG.02·BMW 325i dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2005176.4″68.5″107.5″3,303 lb2
2004176.4″68.5″107.5″3,303 lb2
2003176.4″68.5″107.5″3,303 lb2
2002176.4″68.5″107.5″3,175 lb2
2001176″68.5″107.5″3,241 lb1
1989176.8″65″101.2″2,895 lb2
1988176.8″65″101.2″2,851 lb1
1987176.8″65″101.2″—2
ROWS 8·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

325i on the used market

In 227 325i listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2001–2005 car is the most common: 147 of them (65%), at an average asking price of $3,709. ForCar visitors have decoded 21 325i VINs; the most checked model years are 2006, 2001 and 2003.

FIG.05·BMW 325i generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2001–200514765%$3,709153,067 mi
Other years8035%$5,788136,990 mi
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a 325i fit

FIG.02·BMW 325i — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14.7 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14.7 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.7 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·BMW 325i against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 918 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width68.5″70.9″−2.4″
Wheelbase107.5″104.3″+3.2″
Curb weight3,303 lb3,307 lb−4 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2005 325i bigger than the 2004?

No. The 2005 and 2004 325i are the same size and weight.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 8 325i model years, 1987 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 , founder of ForCar.
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