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 makes it about 11 cm shorter than the average estate in our guide (463 cm across 123 versions). In size it is closest to the Audi RS 4 (1999, 0.5 cm longer), the Audi A4 (2000, 2.4 cm longer) and the Volvo V50 (2004, 0.6 cm shorter).
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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 tightIt 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 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 (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.