BMW 3 Series Compact Second generation (E46/5) dimensions 2001–2004
The BMW 3 Series Compact Second generation (E46/5) (2001–2004) is 426 cm long, 175.1 cm wide and 140.8 cm tall, with a 272.5 cm wheelbase. That makes it about 28 cm shorter than the average coupe in our guide (454 cm across 164 versions). In size it is closest to the Opel Astra Coupe (2004, 2.8 cm longer), the BMW 1 Series Coupe (2004, 3.3 cm shorter) and the Citroën C4 (2004, 1.4 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 Compact · Figures refer to: Figures from Wikipedia infobox "Second generation (E46/5)"; production 2001–2004. Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year; check with the manufacturer.
Will the BMW 3 Series Compact fit?
UK parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m
Fits comfortably54 cm spare in length; with mirrors (195.1 cm wide (est.) including mirrors) about 22.4 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 140.8 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 Compact · CC BY-SA 4.0
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