Quick answer
The 1989 BMW M3, the latest model year on record, is 171.3″ long, 66.1″ wide and 53.9″ tall on a 100.8″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,866 lb. At 14.3 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.7 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every BMW M3 generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 189″ | 66.9″ | 55.5″ | 100.8″ | 2,866 lb |
| 1989 | 171.3″ | 66.1″ | 53.9″ | 100.8″ | 2,866 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
M3 on the used market
ForCar visitors have decoded 120 M3 VINs; the most checked model years are 2018, 2025 and 2026.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other years | 222 | 100% | $37,366 | 91,746 mi |
ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026
Will a M3 fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.3 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.3 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 723 cars within 10″ of its length, the M3 is narrower than 84%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 723 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 66.1″ | 69.7″ | −3.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 100.8″ | 101.6″ | −0.8″ |
| Curb weight | 2,866 lb | 3,100 lb | −234 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1989 M3 bigger than the 1988?
No, it is smaller: the 1989 model is 17.7″ shorter, because 1989 started a new generation.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 2 M3 model years, 1988 to 1989. 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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