Short answer: the BMW 3 Series Sedan (2011) is bigger — it is 10.4 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the BMW 3 Series Sedan (2004).
BMW 3 Series vs BMW 3 Series
Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.
BMW 3 Series Sedan (2011) vs BMW 3 Series Sedan (2004): the differences
- The BMW 3 Series Sedan (2011) is 10.4 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the BMW 3 Series Sedan (2004).
- Its wheelbase is 281 cm against 276 cm (5 cm longer).
- The BMW 3 Series Sedan (2011) weighs from 1,385 kg and the BMW 3 Series Sedan (2004) from 1,425 kg — about 40 kg lighter.
- Some figures vary by version; see each car’s page for the exact source and variant.
Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage
| Car | Parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m | Single garage, 7 ft door | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series Sedan (2011) | Fits, but tight | Doesn't fit | check my garage |
| BMW 3 Series Sedan (2004) | Fits, but tight | Fits, but tight | check 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.
See the full specifications and sources: BMW 3 Series Sedan (2011) · BMW 3 Series Sedan (2004). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.