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Background grid BMW 3 Sedan 2020-present BMW 3 Sedan 1990-2000
Spec height1 56.4 in 2 
+ 1.57 in
1 54.8 in Spec height1
+ 14.21 in 2 188.7 in Spec length
1 174.5 in Spec length
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BMW 3-Series Sedan 1990 - 2000
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 1990 - 2000
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Quality
BMW 3-Series Sedan M3 2020 - present
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3-Series
Sedan M3
Gen. 7 | 2020 - present
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E36) Sedan 1990 vs. BMW 3-Series M3 (G80) Sedan M3 2020


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E36) Sedan 1990 is 14.21 in shorter and 1.57 in lower compared to BMW 3-Series M3 (G80) Sedan M3 2020. It offers 10% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
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174.5 in
Length
188.7 in
+14.2
66.9 in
Width2
74.9 in
+8
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
81.42 in
54.8 in
Height1
56.4 in
+1.6
106.3 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
+6.2
-- in
Ground clearance3
4.7 in
2722.7 lbs
Weight4,6
3924.2 lbs
+45%
5
Seats max.
5
15.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17 cu ft
+11%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 18304
Price EU7
€ 85800
+369%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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