Quick answer
The 1988 BMW 635CSi, the latest model year on record, is 193.7″ long, 68.1″ wide and 53.9″ tall on a 103.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,450 lb. At 16.1 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.9 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 635CSi generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1988 | 193.7″ | 68.1″ | 53.9″ | 103.5″ | 3,391 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
635CSi year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 193.7″ | 68.1″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 193.7″ | 68.1″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 1986 | 193.7″ | 68.1″ | 103.5″ | 1 | |
| 1985 | 193.7″ | 68.1″ | 103.5″ | 1 |
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a 635CSi fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.1 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.1 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.7 ft | Room 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 635CSi is narrower than 96% and has a shorter wheelbase than 96%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 972 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 68.1″ | 73.6″ | −5.5″ |
| Wheelbase | 103.5″ | 111.8″ | −8.3″ |
| Curb weight | 3,450 lb | 4,004 lb | −554 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1988 635CSi bigger than the 1987?
About the same length: the 1988 model is the same length and 59 lb heavier.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 635CSi model years, 1985 to 1988. 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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