325IX

BMW 325ix Specs

The BMW 325ix measures 170.1″ long and weighs 2,954 lb in its latest generation. Across 2 generations since 1988 it grew -5.1″ and gained -53 lb — the same nameplate, a different size of car.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1988–1991 · Updated Sep 19, 2026
Quick answer

The current BMW 325ix is 170.1″ long, 65.4″ wide, on a 101.2″ wheelbase, weighing 2,954 lb. At 14.2 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every BMW 325ix generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the BMW 325ix, -53 lb of it since 1988, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·BMW 325ix dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1988–1989175.2″65″54.3″101.2″3,007 lb
1990–1991170.1″65.4″55.1″101.2″2,954 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

325ix year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 4 years on record for the BMW 325ix. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.

FIG.02·BMW 325ix dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1991170.1″65.4″101.2″2,954 lb1
1990170.1″65.4″101.2″2,954 lb1
1989176.8″65″101.2″3,007 lb1
1988175.2″65″101.2″3,007 lb1
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a 325ix fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 14.2-foot BMW 325ix it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the 325ix clears the garage by 4.8 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·BMW 325ix — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14.2 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14.2 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.4 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 648 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·BMW 325ix against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical car of this lengthDifference
Width65.4″69.3″-3.9″
Wheelbase101.2″101.2″+0.0″
Curb weight2,954 lb3,005 lb-51 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 2,954 lb the BMW 325ix is right on the class average, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.

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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, 4 measured model years for the BMW 325ix between 1988 and 1991.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the BMW 325ix fits into 2 rows instead of 4. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the BMW 325ix.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a BMW 325ix?

170.1″ (14′ 2″) in its current generation, 65.4″ wide and 55.1″ tall.

How much does a BMW 325ix weigh?

2,954 lb at the kerb.

Will a 325ix fit in a garage?

At 14.2 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the 325ix got bigger over the years?

Not materially, by the generations we hold.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared — 2 generations of the BMW 325ix. Metric values converted to inches and pounds, latest generation 170.1″ and 2,954 lb; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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