Short answer: the BMW 3 Series Sedan (2018) is bigger — it is 8.9 cm4 in89 mm longer, 1.6 cm0.6 in16 mm wider and 1.7 cm0.7 in17 mm taller than the BMW 3 Series Sedan (2011).
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 (2018) vs BMW 3 Series Sedan (2011): the differences
- The BMW 3 Series Sedan (2018) is 8.9 cm4 in89 mm longer, 1.6 cm0.6 in16 mm wider and 1.7 cm0.7 in17 mm taller than the BMW 3 Series Sedan (2011).
- Its wheelbase is 285.1 cm9 ft 4 in2,851 mm against 281 cm9 ft 3 in2,810 mm (4.1 cm2 in41 mm longer).
- The BMW 3 Series Sedan (2018) weighs 1,910 kg and the BMW 3 Series Sedan (2011) from 1,385 kg — about 525 kg heavier.
- The two weights are not measured the same way (BMW 3 Series Sedan (2018): EU, incl. driver; BMW 3 Series Sedan (2011): not stated), so treat the difference as approximate.
- 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 (2018) | Fits, but tight | Doesn't fit | check my garage |
| BMW 3 Series Sedan (2011) | Fits, but tight | Doesn't fit | 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 (2018) · BMW 3 Series Sedan (2011). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.