Quick answer
The 1984 BMW 733i, the latest model year on record, is 197.2″ long, 70.9″ wide and 56.3″ tall on a 110.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,640 lb. At 16.4 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.6 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 733i generation, measured
The biggest change in weight came in 1983: 55 lb lighter than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–1982 | 197.2″ | 70.9″ | 56.3″ | 109.8″ | 3,695 lb |
| 1983–1984 | 197.2″ | 70.9″ | 56.3″ | 110.2″ | 3,640 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
733i year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 197.2″ | 70.9″ | 110.2″ | 1 | |
| 1983 | 197.2″ | 70.9″ | 110.2″ | 1 | |
| 1982 | 197.2″ | 70.9″ | 109.8″ | 1 | |
| 1981 | 197.2″ | 70.9″ | 109.8″ | 1 | |
| 1980 | 197.2″ | 70.9″ | 109.8″ | 1 | |
| 1979 | 196.9″ | 70.9″ | 109.8″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 197.2″ | 70.9″ | 109.8″ | 1 |
ROWS 7·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a 733i fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.4 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.4 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
Among the 873 cars within 10″ of its length, the 733i is narrower than 81%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 873 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 70.9″ | 74″ | −3.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 110.2″ | 113.4″ | −3.2″ |
| Curb weight | 3,640 lb | 4,116 lb | −476 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
733i against its rivals
Next to the Ford F-100, Ford Fairmont and Ford Granada, the 733i is the longest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 733i (this car) | 1984 | 197.2″ | 70.9″ | 3,640 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 733i bigger than the 1983?
No. The 1984 and 1983 733i are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the 733i or the Ford F-100?
The 1982 Ford F-100 is 0.7″ shorter than the 1984 733i.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 7 733i model years, 1978 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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