BMW 3 Series (2015–present) dimensions

15′ 3″ (182.8″)464 cm long and 71.3″181 cm wide (Sedan). Comes in 3 body styles.

BMW 3 Series 2026 side view

BMW 3 Series 2026 front three-quarter view

BMW 3 Series 2026 rear three-quarter view

BMW 3 Series 2026 front view

BMW 3 Series 2026 rear view

In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m × 20 ft6.1 m)

Yes, it fits

54.3″138 cm to spare lengthwise

Uses the longest trim. Leave about 3 ft0.9 m to walk around the car.

Check your own garage

Fuel and efficiency

Powertrains: Gas, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Combined MPG: 23–36
Trunk (EPA): 28.0 cu ft793 L

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Parking spaces

Standard (9 ft2.7 m × 18 ft5.5 m)Yes, it fits · 30.3″77 cm
Compact (8 ft2.4 m × 16 ft4.9 m)Tight fit · 6.3″16 cm
Parallel (8 ft2.4 m × 22 ft6.7 m)Yes, it fits · 78.3″199 cm

Typical US sizes; your city’s code may differ.

BMW 3 Series Sedan

Length	182.8″464 cm(up to 185.7″472 cm)
Width	71.3″181 cm(up to 71.9″183 cm)
Height	56.3″143 cm(up to 57.0″145 cm)
Wheelbase	110.6″281 cm
Ground clearance	5.5″14 cm
Seats	5
Cargo space	13.0 cu ft368 L
Curb weight	3,510 lb1,592 kg(up to 3,968 lb1,800 kg)
Max payload	900 lb408 kg

Based on 44 trims, model years 2015–2020.

BMW 3 Series Hatchback

Length	190.0″483 cm
Width	72.0″183 cm
Height	59.4″151 cm
Wheelbase	115.0″292 cm
Ground clearance	6.5″17 cm
Seats	5
Cargo space	24.6 cu ft697 L
Cargo, rear seats folded	56.8 cu ft1,608 L
Curb weight	4,103 lb1,861 kg(up to 4,145 lb1,880 kg)
Max payload	920 lb417 kg

Based on 11 trims, model years 2015–2019.

BMW 3 Series Wagon

Length	182.8″464 cm
Width	71.3″181 cm
Height	56.5″144 cm
Wheelbase	110.6″281 cm
Ground clearance	5.7″14 cm
Seats	5
Cargo space	17.5 cu ft496 L
Cargo, rear seats folded	53.0 cu ft1,501 L
Curb weight	3,867 lb1,754 kg(up to 3,913 lb1,775 kg)
Max payload	900 lb408 kg

Based on 9 trims, model years 2015–2019.

Quick answers

How long is the 3 Series?: 15′ 3″ (182.8″)464 cm, up to 185.7″472 cm for the longest trim.
Will the 3 Series fit in a standard 2-car garage?: Yes. A 20 ft deep garage leaves 54.3″138 cm of room, enough to walk around it. Check your own garage.
Does it fit a standard parking space?: Yes. A 9 × 18 ft space leaves 30.3″77 cm of length.
Will it clear a 7 ft garage door?: Yes. At 57.0″145 cm tall it clears a 7 ft door by 27.0″69 cm (without a roof box).
How wide is it with mirrors?: About 80.9″205 cm: 71.9″183 cm body width plus an estimated 9.0″23 cm for the mirrors (manufacturers don't publish it).

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