Quick answer
The 1999 BMW 328iS, the latest model year on record, is 174.4″ long, 67.3″ wide and 53.9″ tall on a 106.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,142 lb. At 14.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 328iS generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1999 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 53.9″ | 106.3″ | 3,120 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
328iS year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
328iS on the used market
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other years | 72 | 95% | $8,344 | 108,739 mi |
ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026
Will a 328iS fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.6 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 846 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 67.3″ | 70.5″ | −3.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 106.3″ | 103.1″ | +3.2″ |
| Curb weight | 3,142 lb | 3,241 lb | −99 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
328iS against its rivals
Next to the Nissan 200SX, the 328iS is the longest and the heaviest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 328iS (this car) | 1999 | 174.4″ | 67.3″ | 3,142 lb |
| Nissan 200SX | 1998 | 171.7″ | 66.5″ | 2,436 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 328iS bigger than the 1998?
No. The 1999 and 1998 328iS are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the 328iS or the Nissan 200SX?
The 1998 Nissan 200SX is 2.7″ shorter and 706 lb lighter than the 1999 328iS.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 328iS model years, 1996 to 1999. 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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