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BMW 3 Series E90 dimensions 2004–2013

The BMW 3 Series E90 (2004–2013) is 452 cm long, 178 cm wide and 138 cm tall, with a 276 cm wheelbase. That is about the same length as the average coupe in our guide (454 cm across 164 versions). In size it is closest to the Alfa Romeo GT (2003, 3.1 cm shorter), the Audi RS 4 (1999, 0.5 cm longer) and the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Coupe (1997, 4.7 cm longer).

Outline drawn to scale from the dimensions (shape is a simplified body-type sketch).

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Size

LengthiVaries by version · Source: Wikipedia: BMW 3 Series (E90)452 cm14 ft 10 in4,520 mm
WidthiVaries by version · Source: Wikipedia: BMW 3 Series (E90)178 cm5 ft 10 in1,780 mm
HeightiVaries by version · Source: Wikipedia: BMW 3 Series (E90)138 cm4 ft 6 in1,380 mm
Wheelbase276 cm9 ft 1 in2,760 mm

Practicality

Kerb weightiRange across versions · Source: Wikipedia: BMW 3 Series (E90)1,425–1,825 kg

Info

Years2004–2013
Body typeCoupe

No figure yet: width incl. mirrors, ground clearance, boot (seats up), boot (seats folded)

Sources: Wikipedia: BMW 3 Series (E90) · Figures refer to: Figures from Wikipedia infobox "E90"; production December 2004 – October 2013. 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, but tight

It fits inside the lines (28 cm spare in length), but at 198 cm wide (est.) including mirrors only about 21 cm is left each side — expect to squeeze out if cars park either side.

UK single garage 4.8 × 2.4 m, 7 ft door

Fits, but tight

Little room to walk round; not enough width to open the doors fully. Height 138 cm vs a 198 cm door.

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Will it fit my garage?

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

  1. Wikipedia: BMW 3 Series (E90) · 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.

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