Quick answer
The 2001 BMW 740i, the latest model year on record, is 196.1″ long, 73.2″ wide and 56.7″ tall on a 115.4″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,255 lb. At 16.3 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.7 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 740i generation, measured
The biggest change in weight came in 1995: 100 lb heavier than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1994 | 195.7″ | 72.8″ | 55.5″ | 113.8″ | 4,045 lb |
| 1995–2001 | 196.1″ | 74″ | 56.7″ | 115.4″ | 4,145 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
740i year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 196.1″ | 73.2″ | 115.4″ | 1 | |
| 2000 | 196.1″ | 73.2″ | 115.4″ | 1 | |
| 1999 | 196.1″ | 73.2″ | 115.4″ | 1 | |
| 1998 | 196.1″ | 73.2″ | 115.4″ | 1 | |
| 1997 | 196.1″ | 73.2″ | 115.4″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 196.1″ | 74″ | 115.4″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 193.3″ | 72.8″ | 111.4″ | 1 | |
| 1993 | 195.7″ | 72.8″ | 113.8″ | 2 |
ROWS 8·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
740i on the used market
ForCar visitors have decoded 32 740i VINs; the most checked model years are 2024, 2019 and 2023.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2001 | 25 | 16% | $7,490 | 131,974 mi |
| Other years | 133 | 84% | $22,062 | 91,573 mi |
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026
Will a 740i fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.3 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.3 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 893 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 73.2″ | 74″ | −0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 115.4″ | 113″ | +2.4″ |
| Curb weight | 4,255 lb | 4,085 lb | +170 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 740i bigger than the 2000?
No. The 2001 and 2000 740i are the same size and weight.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 8 740i model years, 1993 to 2001. 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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