Quick answer
The 1984 BMW 533i, the latest model year on record, is 188.6″ long, 66.9″ wide and 55.9″ tall on a 103.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,131 lb. At 15.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 533i generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1984 | 188.6″ | 66.9″ | 55.9″ | 103.1″ | 3,131 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Will a 533i 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 | 5.6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 1,072 cars within 10″ of its length, the 533i is lighter than 85% and narrower than 96%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 91%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,072 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 66.9″ | 72.8″ | −5.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 103.1″ | 109.4″ | −6.3″ |
| Curb weight | 3,131 lb | 3,807 lb | −676 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
533i against its rivals
Next to the Ford F-100, Ford Fairmont and Ford Granada, the 533i is the shortest and the narrowest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 533i (this car) | 1984 | 188.6″ | 66.9″ | 3,131 lb |
| Ford F-100 | 1982 | 196.5″ | 77.6″ | — |
| Ford Fairmont | 1982 | 196.1″ | 70.9″ | 2,800 lb |
| Ford Granada | 1982 | 196.5″ | 70.9″ | 2,941 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1984 533i bigger than the 1983?
No. The 1984 and 1983 533i are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the 533i or the Ford F-100?
The 1982 Ford F-100 is 7.9″ longer than the 1984 533i.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 2 533i model years, 1983 to 1984. 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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