BMW 633 csi Specs

Since 1979 the 633 csi has grown 1.2″ in length and gained 49 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1979–1984 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 1984 BMW 633 csi, the latest model year on record, is 193.7″ long, 68.1″ wide and 53.9″ tall on a 103.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,479 lb. At 16.1 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.9 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every BMW 633 csi generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1983, when the new car was 1.2″ longer than the 1979–1982 one.

FIG.01·BMW 633 csi dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1979–1982192.5″67.7″53.5″103.5″3,430 lb
1983–1984193.7″68.1″53.9″103.5″3,479 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

633 csi year by year

FIG.02·BMW 633 csi dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1984193.7″68.1″103.5″3,479 lb1
1983193.7″68.1″103.5″3,479 lb1
1982192.5″67.7″103.5″3,307 lb1
1981192.5″67.7″103.5″3,441 lb1
1980192.5″67.7″103.5″3,430 lb1
1979192.5″67.7″103.5″3,430 lb1
ROWS 6·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a 633 csi fit

FIG.02·BMW 633 csi — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.1 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.1 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.7 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 972 cars within 10″ of its length, the 633 csi is narrower than 96% and has a shorter wheelbase than 96%.

FIG.03·BMW 633 csi against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 972 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width68.1″73.6″−5.5″
Wheelbase103.5″111.8″−8.3″
Curb weight3,479 lb4,004 lb−525 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

633 csi against its rivals

Next to the Ford F-100, Ford Fairmont and Ford Granada, the 633 csi is the shortest and the narrowest of the four.

FIG.04·BMW 633 csi against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
BMW 633 csi (this car)1984193.7″68.1″3,479 lb
Ford F-1001982196.5″77.6″—
Ford Fairmont1982196.1″70.9″2,800 lb
Ford Granada1982196.5″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 633 csi bigger than the 1983?

No. The 1984 and 1983 633 csi are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the 633 csi or the Ford F-100?

The 1982 Ford F-100 is 2.8″ longer than the 1984 633 csi.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 6 633 csi model years, 1979 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 , founder of ForCar.
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