BMW 3 Series E46 dimensions 1997–2006
The BMW 3 Series E46 (1997–2006) is 447 cm long, 174 cm wide and 141 cm tall, with a 272.5 cm wheelbase. That makes it about 6 cm longer than the average cabriolet in our guide (441 cm across 74 versions). In size it is closest to the Volvo S40 Estate (1995, same length), the Alfa Romeo 156 (1996, 4 cm shorter) and the Opel Vectra (1995, 1 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 (E46) · Figures refer to: Figures from Wikipedia infobox "E46"; production December 1997 – November 2006. 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 comfortably33 cm spare in length; with mirrors (194 cm wide (est.) including mirrors) about 23 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 141 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 (E46) · 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.