BMW 528i Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The 2000 BMW 528i, the latest model year on record, is 189″ long, 70.9″ wide and 56.7″ tall on a 111.4″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,611 lb. At 15.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every BMW 528i generation, measured

FIG.01·BMW 528i dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1979–1981	190.2″	67.3″	55.9″	103.9″	3,320 lb
1996–2000	188.2″	70.9″	56.7″	111.4″	3,483 lb

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

528i year by year

FIG.02·BMW 528i dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2000	189″	70.9″	111.4″	3,611 lb	2
1999	189″	70.9″	111.4″	3,589 lb	2
1998	188.2″	70.9″	111.4″	3,450 lb	1
1997	188.2″	70.9″	111.4″	3,483 lb	1
1996	188.2″	70.9″	111.4″	3,483 lb	1
1981	190.2″	67.3″	103.9″	3,212 lb	1
1980	190.2″	67.3″	103.9″	3,320 lb	1
1979	190.2″	67.3″	103.9″	3,320 lb	1

ROWS 8·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

528i on the used market

ForCar visitors have decoded 43 528i VINs; the most checked model years are 2016, 2015 and 2014.

FIG.05·BMW 528i generations on the used market
Generation	Listings	Share	Average asking price	Average mileage
1996–2000	35	6%	$4,987	156,752 mi
Other years	541	94%	$8,111	124,487 mi

ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a 528i fit

FIG.02·BMW 528i — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	15.7 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	15.7 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

FIG.03·BMW 528i against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical of 1,068 cars within 10″ of its length	Difference
Width	70.9″	73.2″	−2.3″
Wheelbase	111.4″	109.8″	+1.6″
Curb weight	3,611 lb	3,825 lb	−214 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

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Everything on the BMW 528i

Recalls31 campaigns Fuel economy27 mpg best Reliability4.5/5 Common problems661 complaints Check a VINAgainst this exact build Cargo space33 cu ft Used prices1,062 listings What yours is worthValue by year & mileage Insurance costEstimated per year Window stickerOriginal Monroney label Decode a VINWhat each character means About this car1981–2016

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2000 528i bigger than the 1999?

No. The 2000 and 1999 528i are the same size, within half an inch and 22 lb of each other.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 8 528i model years, 1979 to 2000. 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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