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Rear

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Spec height¹ 56.7 in 2
+ 0.98 in

1 55.7 in Spec height¹

+ 0.43 in 2

+ 9.37 in 2 185.4 in Spec length

1 176 in Spec length

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BMW

3-Series

Sedan

Gen. 4 | 1997 - 2003

Photographed in France 17″

BMW

3-Series

Estate

Gen. 7 | 2019 - 2022

Photographed in Switzerland 18″

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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997 vs. BMW 3-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2019

Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997 is 9.37 in shorter and 0.98 in lower compared to BMW 3-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2019. It has 0.5 in less ground clearance and offers 71% less cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

176 in

Length

185.4 in

+9.4

68.5 in

Width²

71.9 in

+3.4

76.38 in

Width incl. mirrors

81.42 in

+5.04

55.7 in

Height¹

56.7 in

107.3 in

Wheelbase

112.2 in

+4.9

5.1 in

Ground clearance³

5.6 in

+0.5

2998.3 lbs

Weight^4,⁶

3637.6 lbs

+22%

Seats max.

15.5 cu ft

Cargo volume EU⁴

17.7 cu ft

+15%

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

53.3 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Premium

Segment

Premium

€ 21986

Price EU⁷

€ 40400

+84%

$ --

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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