BMW 2 Series vs BMW 3 Series Size: How Much Bigger Is the BMW 3 Series?
The BMW 3 Series is 6.5″17 cm longer, 0.5″1 cm narrower and 1.5″4 cm taller than the BMW 2 Series (185.9″472 cm vs 179.4″456 cm long). (BMW 2 Series 2022–present vs BMW 3 Series 2019–present)
- BMW 2 Series (2022–present) Coupe
- BMW 3 Series (2019–present) Sedan
BMW 2 Series · 179.4″456 cm55.3″140 cm
BMW 3 Series · 185.9″472 cm56.8″144 cmBMW 3 Series +6.5″17 cm longerTo scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.
+6.5″17 cm
longer
Length · BMW 3 Series
+1.5″4 cm
taller
Height · BMW 3 Series
+4.3″11 cm
longer
Wheelbase · BMW 3 Series
| Dimensions | BMW 2 Series | BMW 3 Series | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.4″456 cm | 185.9″472 cm | BMW 3 Series 6.5″17 cm longer |
| Width | 72.4″184 cm | 71.9″183 cm | BMW 3 Series 0.5″1 cm narrower |
| Height | 55.3″140 cm | 56.8″144 cm | BMW 3 Series 1.5″4 cm taller |
| Wheelbase | 107.9″274 cm | 112.2″285 cm | BMW 3 Series 4.3″11 cm longer |
| Ground clearance | 5.0″13 cm | 5.4″14 cm | BMW 3 Series 0.4″1 cm more |
| Cargo space | 13.8 cu ft391 L | 16.9 cu ft479 L | BMW 3 Series 3.1 cu ft88 L more |
| Starting price | $53,600$53,600 | $48,000$48,000 | BMW 3 Series $5,600$5,600 cheaper |
| Horsepower (max) | 386 hp386 hp | 386 hp386 hp | same |
Do they fit in a garage?
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
BMW 2 Series Coupe
Yes, it fits
60.6″154 cm to spare
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
BMW 3 Series Sedan
Yes, it fits
54.1″137 cm to spare
Quick answers
- Which is easier to park, the BMW 2 Series or the BMW 3 Series?
- The BMW 2 Series: it's 6.5″17 cm shorter.
- Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- In a 20 ft deep garage, the BMW 2 Series fits comfortably and the BMW 3 Series fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
- Which has more cargo space?
- The BMW 3 Series: 16.9 cu ft479 L vs 13.8 cu ft391 L behind the rear seats.
