The 1991 BMW 325ix, the latest model year on record, is 170.1″ long, 65.4″ wide and 55.1″ tall on a 101.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,954 lb. At 14.2 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.8 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 325ix generation, measured
The biggest change came in 1990: the new car was 5.1″ shorter and 53 lb lighter than the 1988–1989 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1989 | 175.2″ | 65″ | 54.3″ | 101.2″ | 3,007 lb |
| 1990–1991 | 170.1″ | 65.4″ | 55.1″ | 101.2″ | 2,954 lb |
325ix year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 170.1″ | 65.4″ | 101.2″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 170.1″ | 65.4″ | 101.2″ | 1 | |
| 1989 | 176.8″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 175.2″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 1 |
Will a 325ix fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.2 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.2 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.4 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Among the 683 cars within 10″ of its length, the 325ix is narrower than 87%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 683 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 65.4″ | 69.7″ | −4.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 101.2″ | 101.2″ | same |
| Curb weight | 2,954 lb | 3,042 lb | −88 lb |
325ix against its rivals
Next to the Volkswagen Scirocco, Volkswagen FOX and Isuzu IMPULSE, the 325ix is the longest and the heaviest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 325ix (this car) | 1991 | 170.1″ | 65.4″ | 2,954 lb |
| Volkswagen Scirocco | 1989 | 165.7″ | 64.2″ | 2,220 lb |
| Volkswagen FOX | 1992 | 163.4″ | 63″ | 2,127 lb |
| Isuzu IMPULSE | 1991 | 166.1″ | 66.5″ | 2,416 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1991 325ix bigger than the 1990?
No. The 1991 and 1990 325ix are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the 325ix or the Volkswagen Scirocco?
The 1989 Volkswagen Scirocco is 4.4″ shorter and 734 lb lighter than the 1991 325ix.
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