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Rear

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Spec height¹ 56.7 in 2
+ 0.43 in

1 56.3 in Spec height¹

2 180.1 in Spec length

+ 1.93 in 1 182 in Spec length

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BMW

3-Series

Sedan

Gen. 6 | 2011 - 2018

Photographed in Switzerland 16″

Lexus

Sedan

Gen. 2 | 2005 - 2013

Photographed in Switzerland 17″

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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (F30) Sedan 2011 vs. Lexus IS (XE2) Sedan 2005

Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (F30) Sedan 2011 is 1.93 in longer and 0.43 in lower compared to Lexus IS (XE2) Sedan 2005. It offers 27% more cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

182 in

+1.9

Length

180.1 in

71.3 in

+0.4

Width²

70.9 in

79.96 in

Width incl. mirrors

-- in

56.3 in

Height¹

56.7 in

+0.4

110.6 in

+3.1

Wheelbase

107.5 in

5.5 in

Ground clearance³

-- in

3218.7 lbs

Weight^4,⁶

-- lbs

Seats max.

17 cu ft

+28%

Cargo volume EU⁴

13.3 cu ft

-- 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

€ 28500

Price EU⁷

€ --

$ --

Price US⁷

$ 30995

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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