Quick answer
The 1991 BMW 325iC, the latest model year on record, is 175.6″ long, 65″ wide and 53.9″ tall on a 101.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,056 lb. At 14.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 325iC generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1991 | 176.8″ | 65″ | 53.9″ | 101.2″ | 2,815 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
325iC year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 175.6″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 175.6″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 1 | |
| 1989 | 176.8″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 176.8″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 176.8″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 1 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a 325iC fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.4 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 884 cars within 10″ of its length, the 325iC is narrower than 95%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 884 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 65″ | 70.9″ | −5.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 101.2″ | 103.5″ | −2.3″ |
| Curb weight | 3,056 lb | 3,274 lb | −218 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
325iC against its rivals
Next to the Volkswagen Scirocco, Isuzu IMPULSE and Nissan PULSAR, the 325iC is the longest and the heaviest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 325iC (this car) | 1991 | 175.6″ | 65″ | 3,056 lb |
| Volkswagen Scirocco | 1989 | 165.7″ | 64.2″ | 2,220 lb |
| Isuzu IMPULSE | 1991 | 166.1″ | 66.5″ | 2,416 lb |
| Nissan PULSAR | 1990 | 166.5″ | 66.1″ | 2,388 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1991 325iC bigger than the 1990?
No. The 1991 and 1990 325iC are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the 325iC or the Volkswagen Scirocco?
The 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco is 9.9″ shorter and 836 lb lighter than the 1991 325iC.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 325iC model years, 1987 to 1991. 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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