Quick answer
The 2005 BMW 745i, the latest model year on record, is 198″ long, 74.8″ wide and 58.7″ tall on a 117.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,376 lb. At 16.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 745i generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | 198″ | 74.8″ | 58.7″ | 117.7″ | 4,376 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
745i year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 198″ | 74.8″ | 117.7″ | 1 | |
| 2004 | 198″ | 74.8″ | 117.7″ | 1 | |
| 2003 | 198″ | 74.8″ | 117.7″ | 1 | |
| 2002 | 198″ | 74.8″ | 117.7″ | 1 |
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a 745i fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.2 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 842 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 74.8″ | 74″ | +0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 117.7″ | 114.2″ | +3.5″ |
| Curb weight | 4,376 lb | 4,156 lb | +220 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
745i against its rivals
Next to the Cadillac Deville, Buick LeSabre and Buick Park Avenue, the 745i is the shortest and the heaviest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 745i (this car) | 2005 | 198″ | 74.8″ | 4,376 lb |
| Cadillac Deville | 2005 | 207.1″ | 74.4″ | 3,977 lb |
| Buick LeSabre | 2005 | 200″ | 73.6″ | 3,567 lb |
| Buick Park Avenue | 2005 | 206.7″ | 74.8″ | 3,869 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 745i bigger than the 2004?
No. The 2005 and 2004 745i are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the 745i or the Cadillac Deville?
The 2005 Cadillac Deville is 9.1″ longer and 399 lb lighter than the 2005 745i.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 745i model years, 2002 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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