Quick answer
The 1997 BMW 840Ci, the latest model year on record, is 188.2″ long, 73.2″ wide and 52.8″ tall on a 105.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,079 lb. At 15.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW 840Ci generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1997 | 188.2″ | 73.2″ | 52.8″ | 105.5″ | 4,123 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
840Ci year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 188.2″ | 73.2″ | 105.5″ | 1 | |
| 1996 | 188.2″ | 73.2″ | 105.5″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 188.2″ | 73.2″ | 105.5″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 188.2″ | 73.2″ | 105.5″ | 1 |
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a 840Ci fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.7 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.7 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 1,087 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 73.2″ | 72.8″ | +0.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 105.5″ | 109.4″ | −3.9″ |
| Curb weight | 4,079 lb | 3,792 lb | +287 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
840Ci against its rivals
Next to the Dodge Stealth, Infiniti J30 and Subaru SVX, the 840Ci is the heaviest and the widest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 840Ci (this car) | 1997 | 188.2″ | 73.2″ | 4,079 lb |
| Dodge Stealth | 1996 | 179.9″ | 72.4″ | 3,479 lb |
| Infiniti J30 | 1997 | 191.3″ | 69.7″ | 3,474 lb |
| Subaru SVX | 1997 | 182.3″ | 69.7″ | 3,580 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 1997 840Ci bigger than the 1996?
About the same length: the 1997 model is the same length and 88 lb lighter.
Which is bigger, the 840Ci or the Dodge Stealth?
The 1996 Dodge Stealth is 8.3″ shorter and 600 lb lighter than the 1997 840Ci.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 840Ci model years, 1994 to 1997. 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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