The 2006 BMW 330xi, the latest model year on record, is 178.3″ long, 71.7″ wide and 55.9″ tall on a 108.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,627 lb. At 14.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 330xi generation, measured
The biggest change came in 2006: the new car was 2.3″ longer and 254 lb heavier than the 2001–2005 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2005 | 176″ | 68.5″ | 55.9″ | 107.5″ | 3,373 lb |
| 2006 | 178.3″ | 71.7″ | 55.9″ | 108.7″ | 3,627 lb |
330xi year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 178.3″ | 71.7″ | 108.7″ | 1 | |
| 2005 | 176″ | 68.5″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 2004 | 176″ | 68.5″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 2003 | 176″ | 68.5″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 2002 | 176″ | 68.5″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 2001 | 176″ | 68.5″ | 107.5″ | 1 |
330xi on the used market
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13 | 33% | $4,996 | 141,565 mi |
| 2001–2005 | 13 | 33% | $4,219 | 154,929 mi |
| Other years | 13 | 33% | $15,764 | 90,181 mi |
Will a 330xi 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 | 6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 983 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.7″ | 71.3″ | +0.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 108.7″ | 104.7″ | +4.0″ |
| Curb weight | 3,627 lb | 3,373 lb | +254 lb |
330xi against its rivals
Next to the Ford Thunderbird, the 330xi is the shortest and the lightest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 330xi (this car) | 2006 | 178.3″ | 71.7″ | 3,627 lb |
| Ford Thunderbird | 2005 | 186.2″ | 72″ | 3,781 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 330xi bigger than the 2005?
Yes: the 2006 model is 2.3″ longer and 144 lb heavier, because 2006 started a new generation.
Which is bigger, the 330xi or the Ford Thunderbird?
The 2005 Ford Thunderbird is 7.9″ longer and 154 lb heavier than the 2006 330xi.
How much does a used 330xi cost?
In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $4,219 for the 2001–2005 car to $4,996 for the 2006 one, across 39 listings.
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