BMW 2 Series vs BMW 3 Series Size: How Much Bigger Is the BMW 3 Series?
The BMW 3 Series is 8.1″21 cm longer, 1.5″4 cm wider and 0.5″1 cm taller than the BMW 2 Series (182.8″464 cm vs 174.7″444 cm long). (BMW 2 Series 2015–present vs BMW 3 Series 2015–present)
- BMW 2 Series (2015–present) Coupe
- BMW 3 Series (2015–present) Sedan
BMW 2 Series · 174.7″444 cm55.8″142 cm
BMW 3 Series · 182.8″464 cm56.3″143 cmBMW 3 Series +8.1″21 cm longerTo scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.
+8.1″21 cm
longer
Length · BMW 3 Series
+0.5″1 cm
taller
Height · BMW 3 Series
+4.7″12 cm
longer
Wheelbase · BMW 3 Series
| Dimensions | BMW 2 Series | BMW 3 Series | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7″444 cm | 182.8″464 cm | BMW 3 Series 8.1″21 cm longer |
| Width | 69.8″177 cm | 71.3″181 cm | BMW 3 Series 1.5″4 cm wider |
| Height | 55.8″142 cm | 56.3″143 cm | BMW 3 Series 0.5″1 cm taller |
| Wheelbase | 105.9″269 cm | 110.6″281 cm | BMW 3 Series 4.7″12 cm longer |
| Ground clearance | 5.5″14 cm | 5.5″14 cm | same |
| Cargo space | 13.8 cu ft391 L | 13.0 cu ft368 L | BMW 3 Series 0.8 cu ft23 L less |
Do they fit in a garage?
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
BMW 2 Series Coupe
Yes, it fits
64.1″163 cm to spare
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)
BMW 3 Series Sedan
Yes, it fits
54.3″138 cm to spare
Quick answers
- Which is easier to park, the BMW 2 Series or the BMW 3 Series?
- The BMW 2 Series: it's 8.1″21 cm shorter and 1.5″4 cm narrower.
- Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- In a 20 ft deep garage, the BMW 2 Series fits comfortably and the BMW 3 Series fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
- Which has more cargo space?
- The BMW 2 Series: 13.8 cu ft391 L vs 13.0 cu ft368 L behind the rear seats.
