Quick answer
The 2001 BMW 750iL, the latest model year on record, is 201.6″ long, 73.2″ wide and 56.3″ tall on a 120.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,597 lb. At 16.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 750iL generation, measured
The biggest change came in 1995: the new car was 4.0″ longer and 262 lb heavier than the 1992–1994 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1991 | 197.6″ | 72.8″ | 55.5″ | 116.1″ | 4,233 lb |
| 1992–1994 | 197.6″ | 72.8″ | 55.1″ | 116.1″ | 4,235 lb |
| 1995–2001 | 201.6″ | 80.3″ | 56.3″ | 120.9″ | 4,497 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
750iL year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 201.6″ | 73.2″ | 120.9″ | 1 | |
| 2000 | 201.6″ | 73.2″ | 120.9″ | 1 | |
| 1999 | 201.6″ | 73.2″ | 120.9″ | 1 | |
| 1998 | 201.6″ | 73.2″ | 120.9″ | 1 | |
| 1997 | 201.6″ | 73.2″ | 120.9″ | 1 | |
| 1996 | 201.6″ | 73.2″ | 120.9″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 201.6″ | 80.3″ | 120.9″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 197.6″ | 72.8″ | 116.1″ | 1 | |
| 1993 | 197.6″ | 72.8″ | 116.1″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 197.6″ | 72.8″ | 116.1″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 201.6″ | 72.8″ | 116.1″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 201.6″ | 72.8″ | 116.1″ | 1 | |
| 1989 | 197.6″ | 72.8″ | 116.1″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 197.6″ | 72.8″ | 116.1″ | 1 |
ROWS 14·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a 750iL fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.8 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.8 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
Among the 670 cars within 10″ of its length, the 750iL has a longer wheelbase than 80%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 670 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 73.2″ | 74.8″ | −1.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 120.9″ | 116.1″ | +4.8″ |
| Curb weight | 4,597 lb | 4,273 lb | +324 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
750iL against its rivals
Next to the Cadillac Eldorado, the 750iL is the longest and the heaviest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 750iL (this car) | 2001 | 201.6″ | 73.2″ | 4,597 lb |
| Cadillac Eldorado | 2002 | 200.8″ | 75.6″ | 3,880 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 750iL bigger than the 2000?
No. The 2001 and 2000 750iL are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the 750iL or the Cadillac Eldorado?
The 2002 Cadillac Eldorado is 0.8″ shorter and 717 lb lighter than the 2001 750iL.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 14 750iL model years, 1988 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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