Quick answer
The 2005 BMW 545i, the latest model year on record, is 190.9″ long, 72.8″ wide and 57.9″ tall on a 114.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,803 lb. At 15.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 545i generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | 190.9″ | 72.8″ | 57.9″ | 114.2″ | 3,803 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Will a 545i 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 | 3,803 lb | 3,913 lb | −110 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
545i against its rivals
Next to the Buick Century, Lincoln Zephyr and Infiniti I35, the 545i is the heaviest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 545i (this car) | 2005 | 190.9″ | 72.8″ | 3,803 lb |
| Buick Century | 2005 | 194.5″ | 72.8″ | 3,369 lb |
| Lincoln Zephyr | 2006 | 190.6″ | 72″ | 3,406 lb |
| Infiniti I35 | 2004 | 193.7″ | 70.1″ | 3,327 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 2005 545i bigger than the 2004?
No. The 2005 and 2004 545i are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the 545i or the Buick Century?
The 2005 Buick Century is 3.6″ longer and 434 lb lighter than the 2005 545i.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 2 545i model years, 2004 to 2005. 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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