Quick answer
The 2007 BMW 328xi, the latest model year on record, is 179.1″ long, 71.3″ wide and 55.5″ tall on a 108.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,633 lb. At 14.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 328xi generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 178.3″ | 71.7″ | 55.9″ | 108.7″ | 3,583 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
328xi on the used market
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 25 | 15% | $4,280 | 147,326 mi |
| Other years | 143 | 85% | $6,104 | 131,973 mi |
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026
Will a 328xi fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.9 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 1,001 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.3″ | 71.3″ | same |
| Wheelbase | 108.7″ | 105.1″ | +3.6″ |
| Curb weight | 3,633 lb | 3,411 lb | +222 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
328xi against its rivals
Next to the Chevrolet Cavalier and Jaguar X-Type, the 328xi is the shortest and the widest of the three.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 328xi (this car) | 2007 | 179.1″ | 71.3″ | 3,633 lb |
| Chevrolet Cavalier | 2005 | 182.7″ | 68.1″ | 2,694 lb |
| Jaguar X-Type | 2008 | 184.6″ | 70.5″ | 3,640 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 328xi or the Chevrolet Cavalier?
The 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier is 3.6″ longer and 939 lb lighter than the 2007 328xi.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 1 328xi model years, 2007 to 2007. 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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