BMW 3 Series (2019–present) dimensions
15′ 6″ (185.9″)472 cm long and 71.9″183 cm wide (Sedan). Comes in 3 body styles.
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m × 20 ft6.1 m)
Yes, it fits
54.1″137 cm to spare lengthwise
Uses the longest trim. Leave about 3 ft0.9 m to walk around the car.
Check your own garageFuel and efficiency
- Powertrains
- Gas, Plug-in hybrid, Hybrid
- Combined MPG
- 23–31
- Trunk (EPA)
- 28.0 cu ft793 L
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
Parking spaces
- Standard (9 ft2.7 m × 18 ft5.5 m)Yes, it fits · 30.1″76 cm
- Compact (8 ft2.4 m × 16 ft4.9 m)Tight fit · 6.1″15 cm
- Parallel (8 ft2.4 m × 22 ft6.7 m)Yes, it fits · 78.1″198 cm
Typical US sizes; your city’s code may differ.
BMW 3 Series Sedan
| Length | 185.9″472 cm |
|---|---|
| Width | 71.9″183 cm |
| Height | 56.8″144 cm |
| Wheelbase | 112.2″285 cm |
| Ground clearance | 5.4″14 cm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Cargo space | 16.9 cu ft479 L |
| Curb weight | 3,834 lb1,739 kg(up to 4,180 lb1,896 kg) |
| Max payload | 891 lb404 kg |
Based on 38 trims, model years 2019–2026.
BMW 3 Series Hatchback
| Length | 190.0″483 cm |
|---|---|
| Width | 72.0″183 cm |
| Height | 59.4″151 cm |
| Wheelbase | 115.0″292 cm |
| Ground clearance | 6.5″17 cm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Cargo space | 24.6 cu ft697 L |
| Cargo, rear seats folded | 56.8 cu ft1,608 L |
| Curb weight | 4,145 lb1,880 kg |
Based on 2 trims, model years 2019.
BMW 3 Series Wagon
| Length | 182.8″464 cm |
|---|---|
| Width | 71.3″181 cm |
| Height | 56.5″144 cm |
| Wheelbase | 110.6″281 cm |
| Ground clearance | 5.7″14 cm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Cargo space | 17.5 cu ft496 L |
| Cargo, rear seats folded | 53.0 cu ft1,501 L |
| Curb weight | 3,867 lb1,754 kg |
Based on 1 trims, model years 2019.
Quick answers
- How long is the 3 Series?
- 15′ 6″ (185.9″)472 cm.
- Will the 3 Series fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- Yes. A 20 ft deep garage leaves 54.1″137 cm of room, enough to walk around it. Check your own garage.
- Does it fit a standard parking space?
- Yes. A 9 × 18 ft space leaves 30.1″76 cm of length.
- Will it clear a 7 ft garage door?
- Yes. At 57.0″145 cm tall it clears a 7 ft door by 27.0″69 cm (without a roof box).
- How wide is it with mirrors?
- About 80.9″205 cm: 71.9″183 cm body width plus an estimated 9.0″23 cm for the mirrors (manufacturers don't publish it).
- How much does the 3 Series cost?
- The 2026 3 Series starts at $48,000 (MSRP, before destination and taxes). See all trims and prices below.
2026 3 Series prices and engines
The 2026 3 Series starts at $48,000 (330i RWD) and goes up to $64,300 (M340i xDrive).
| Trim | Engine | HP | Drive | Economy | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330i | 2.0L I4 mild hybrid | 255 | RWD | 31 MPG | $48,000 |
| 330i xDrive | 2.0L I4 mild hybrid | 255 | AWD | 29 MPG | $50,000 |
| M340i | 3.0L I6 mild hybrid | 386 | RWD | 29 MPG | $62,300 |
| M340i xDrive | 3.0L I6 mild hybrid | 386 | AWD | 29 MPG | $64,300 |
Manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the 2026 model year, before destination fees, taxes and options.
How it changed from the previous generation
- Length+3.1″8 cm bigger
- Width+0.6″2 cm bigger
- Height+0.5″1 cm bigger
- Wheelbase+1.6″4 cm bigger
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