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Spec height¹ 55.7 in 2

1 56.7 in Spec height¹
+ 0.98 in

1 + 0.43 in

2 68.5 in Spec width²

+ 3.46 in 1 71.9 in Spec width²

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BMW

3-Series

Estate

Gen. 7 | 2019 - 2022

Photographed in Switzerland 18″

BMW

3-Series

Sedan

Gen. 4 | 1997 - 2003

Photographed in France 17″

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

Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2019 is 3.46 in wider and 0.98 in higher compared to BMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997. It has 0.5 in more ground clearance and offers 244% more cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

185.4 in

+9.4

Length

176 in

71.9 in

+3.4

Width²

68.5 in

81.42 in

+5.04

Width incl. mirrors

76.38 in

56.7 in

Height¹

55.7 in

112.2 in

+4.9

Wheelbase

107.3 in

5.6 in

+0.5

Ground clearance³

5.1 in

3637.6 lbs

+22%

Weight^4,⁶

2998.3 lbs

Seats max.

17.7 cu ft

+15%

Cargo volume EU⁴

15.5 cu ft

53.3 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

€ 40400

+84%

Price EU⁷

€ 21986

$ --

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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Origin of the most car models

1908
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