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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

Gen. 3 | 1990 - 2000

Photographed in Switzerland 16″ Quality

BMW

3-Series

Sedan M3

Gen. 7 | 2020 - present

Photographed in Switzerland 19″ Mirrored image

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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

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

174.5 in

Length

188.7 in

+14.2

66.9 in

Width²

74.9 in

-- 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

Weight^4,⁶

3924.2 lbs

+45%

Seats max.

15.4 cu ft

Cargo volume EU⁴

17 cu ft

+11%

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Premium

Segment

Premium

€ 18304

Price EU⁷

€ 85800

+369%

$ --

Price US⁷

$ 69900

BMW global website

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). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

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Quick Facts

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Comparison combinations

Germany
Origin of the most car models

1908
Year of our oldest car model

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