Quick answer
The 2007 BMW 525xi, the latest model year on record, is 190.9″ long, 72.8″ wide and 58.3″ tall on a 114.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,594 lb. At 15.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 525xi generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 190.9″ | 72.8″ | 58.3″ | 114.2″ | 3,594 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Will a 525xi fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.1 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 1,039 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 72.8″ | 73.2″ | −0.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 114.2″ | 110.6″ | +3.6″ |
| Curb weight | 3,594 lb | 3,913 lb | −319 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
525xi against its rivals
Next to the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Buick Century and Lincoln Zephyr, the 525xi is the heaviest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 525xi (this car) | 2007 | 190.9″ | 72.8″ | 3,594 lb |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2007 | 196.9″ | 72.8″ | 3,433 lb |
| Buick Century | 2005 | 194.5″ | 72.8″ | 3,369 lb |
| Lincoln Zephyr | 2006 | 190.6″ | 72″ | 3,406 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the 525xi or the Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
The 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is 6.0″ longer and 161 lb lighter than the 2007 525xi.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 1 525xi 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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