The current BMW 328iC is 180.7″ long, 70.1″ wide, on a 108.7″ wheelbase, weighing 3,792 lb. Since 1996 it has grown 4% in length and gained 13% in weight. At 15.1 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every BMW 328iC generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1999 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 53.9″ | 106.3″ | 3,362 lb |
| 2007 | 180.7″ | 70.1″ | 54.3″ | 108.7″ | 3,792 lb |
From 1996 to today the 328iC gained 6.3″ of length (4%) and 430 lb of weight (13%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
328iC year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 5 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 180.7″ | 70.1″ | 108.7″ | 1 | |
| 1999 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 1998 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 1997 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 1996 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 106.3″ | 1 |
Will a 328iC fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.1 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.1 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.8 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 973 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 70.1″ | 71.7″ | -1.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 108.7″ | 105.9″ | +2.8″ |
| Curb weight | 3,792 lb | 3,450 lb | 342 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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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.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a BMW 328iC?
180.7″ (15′ 1″) in its current generation, 70.1″ wide and 54.3″ tall.
How much does a BMW 328iC weigh?
3,792 lb at the kerb, which is 13% more than the first generation we hold from 1996.
Will a 328iC fit in a garage?
At 15.1 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the 328iC got bigger over the years?
Yes — 6.3″ longer and 430 lb heavier since 1996, across 2 generations. Weight grew 13%, far faster than length.