The current BMW 750iL is 201.6″ long, 80.3″ wide, on a 120.9″ wheelbase, weighing 4,497 lb. Since 1988 it has grown 2% in length and gained 6% in weight. At 16.8 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every BMW 750iL generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the BMW 750iL, 265 lb of it since 1988, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1989 | 197.6″ | 72.8″ | 55.5″ | 116.1″ | 4,233 lb |
| 1990–1991 | 201.6″ | 72.8″ | 55.1″ | 116.1″ | 4,235 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 |
From 1988 to today the 750iL gained 3.9″ of length (2%) and 265 lb of weight (6%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
750iL year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 14 years on record for the BMW 750iL. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 4 new platforms below.
| 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 |
Will a 750iL fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 16.8-foot BMW 750iL it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the 750iL clears the garage by 2.2 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| 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 | 6.7 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 645 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 80.3″ | 74.4″ | +5.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 120.9″ | 116.1″ | +4.8″ |
| Curb weight | 4,497 lb | 4,255 lb | 242 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 4,497 lb the BMW 750iL is 243 lb heavier than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display, 14 measured model years for the BMW 750iL between 1988 and 2001.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the BMW 750iL fits into 4 rows instead of 14. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the BMW 750iL.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a BMW 750iL?
201.6″ (16′ 10″) in its current generation, 80.3″ wide and 56.3″ tall.
How much does a BMW 750iL weigh?
4,497 lb at the kerb, which is 6% more than the first generation we hold from 1988.
Will a 750iL fit in a garage?
At 16.8 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the 750iL got bigger over the years?
Yes — 3.9″ longer and 265 lb heavier since 1988, across 4 generations. Weight grew 6%, far faster than length.
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