BMW 3 Series E21 dimensions 1975–1983
The BMW 3 Series E21 (1975–1983) is 435.5 cm long, 161 cm wide and 138 cm tall, with a 256.3 cm wheelbase. That makes it about 41 cm shorter than the average sedan in our guide (476 cm across 274 versions). In size it is closest to the Opel Ascona (1975, 3.4 cm shorter), the Ford Escort (1980, 5.2 cm shorter) and the Triumph Stag (1970, 3.9 cm longer).
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No figure yet: width incl. mirrors, ground clearance, boot (seats up), boot (seats folded)
Sources: Wikipedia: BMW 3 Series (E21) · Figures refer to: Figures from Wikipedia infobox "E21"; production June 1975 – December 1983. Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year; check with the manufacturer.
Will the BMW 3 Series fit?
UK parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m
Fits comfortably44.5 cm spare in length; with mirrors (181 cm wide (est.) including mirrors) about 29.5 cm free each side for opening doors.
UK single garage 4.8 × 2.4 m, 7 ft door
Fits, but tightLittle room to walk round; not enough width to open the doors fully. Height 138 cm vs a 198 cm door.
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW 3 Series (E21) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Figures taken from Wikipedia are used under CC BY-SA 4.0; see the linked article for its authors and history.