Quick answer
The 2005 BMW 745Li, the latest model year on record, is 203.5″ long, 74.8″ wide and 58.7″ tall on a 122.8″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,464 lb. At 17 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 745Li generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | 203.5″ | 74.8″ | 58.7″ | 122.8″ | 4,464 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
745Li year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 203.5″ | 74.8″ | 122.8″ | 1 | |
| 2004 | 203.5″ | 74.8″ | 122.8″ | 1 | |
| 2003 | 203.5″ | 74.8″ | 122.8″ | 1 | |
| 2002 | 203.5″ | 74.8″ | 122.8″ | 1 |
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a 745Li fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 17 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 17 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
Among the 599 cars within 10″ of its length, the 745Li has a longer wheelbase than 84%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 599 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 74.8″ | 75.2″ | −0.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 122.8″ | 117.3″ | +5.5″ |
| Curb weight | 4,464 lb | 4,352 lb | +112 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
745Li against its rivals
Next to the Cadillac Deville, Buick LeSabre and Buick Park Avenue, the 745Li is the heaviest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 745Li (this car) | 2005 | 203.5″ | 74.8″ | 4,464 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 745Li bigger than the 2004?
No. The 2005 and 2004 745Li are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the 745Li or the Cadillac Deville?
The 2005 Cadillac Deville is 3.6″ longer and 487 lb lighter than the 2005 745Li.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 745Li 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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