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 for the BMW 328iC, 430 lb of it since 1996, 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 for the BMW 328iC. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.
| 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, and for a 15.1-foot BMW 328iC 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 328iC clears the garage by 3.9 ft. 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. At 3,792 lb the BMW 328iC is 342 lb heavier than typical for its size, 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, 5 measured model years for the BMW 328iC between 1996 and 2007.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the BMW 328iC fits into 2 rows instead of 5. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the BMW 328iC.
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.
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