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Rear

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Spec height¹ 55.7 in 2

1 55.7 in Spec height¹

1 + 0.79 in

+ 0.31 in 2 176.3 in Spec length

1 176 in Spec length

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BMW

3-Series

Sedan

Gen. 4 | 1997 - 2003

Photographed in France 17″

Audi

Sedan

Gen. 1 | 1994 - 2001

Photographed in Switzerland 15″

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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997 vs. Audi A4 (B5) Sedan 1994

Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997 is 0.31 in shorter and equally high compared to Audi A4 (B5) Sedan 1994. It has 0.8 in more ground clearance and offers 39% less cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

176 in

Length

176.3 in

+0.3

68.5 in

+0.3

Width²

68.2 in

76.38 in

+3.62

Width incl. mirrors

72.76 in

55.7 in

Height¹

55.7 in

107.3 in

+4.3

Wheelbase

103 in

5.1 in

+0.8

Ground clearance³

4.3 in

2998.3 lbs

+14%

Weight^4,⁶

2645.5 lbs

Seats max.

15.5 cu ft

Cargo volume EU⁴

15.5 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

25.4 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Premium

Segment

Premium

€ 21986

+5%

Price EU⁷

€ 20963

$ --

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). | 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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