Quick answer
The 2000 BMW 328Ci, the latest model year on record, is 176.8″ long, 69.3″ wide and 54.7″ tall on a 107.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,197 lb. At 14.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 328Ci generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 176.8″ | 69.3″ | 54.7″ | 107.5″ | 3,197 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Will a 328Ci fit
| 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 | 5.8 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 924 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 69.3″ | 70.9″ | −1.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 107.5″ | 104.3″ | +3.2″ |
| Curb weight | 3,197 lb | 3,311 lb | −114 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
328Ci against its rivals
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 328Ci (this car) | 2000 | 176.8″ | 69.3″ | 3,197 lb |
| Nissan 200SX | 1998 | 171.7″ | 66.5″ | 2,436 lb |
| Ferrari 456 GT | 1998 | 186.2″ | 75.6″ | 3,726 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the 328Ci or the Nissan 200SX?
The 1998 Nissan 200SX is 5.1″ shorter and 761 lb lighter than the 2000 328Ci.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 1 328Ci model years, 2000 to 2000. 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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