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Background grid BMW 3 Sedan 2018-2022 BMW 4 Liftback 2014-2021
Spec height1 56.5 in 2 
+ 1.22 in
1 55.3 in Spec height1
+ 0.24 in 2
+ 0.08 in 2 71.9 in Spec width2
1 71.9 in Spec width2
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BMW 4-Series Liftback 2014 - 2021
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BMW
4-Series
Liftback
Gen. 1 | 2014 - 2021
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Spotted in Switzerland 19″
BMW 3-Series Sedan 2018 - 2022
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 7 | 2018 - 2022
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 4-Series (F36) Liftback 2014 vs. BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 4-Series (F36) Liftback 2014 is 0.08 in narrower and 1.22 in lower compared to BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018. It has 0.3 in less ground clearance and offers 171% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
182.6 in
Length
185.4 in
+2.8
71.9 in
Width2
71.9 in
79.41 in
Width incl. mirrors
81.42 in
+2.01
55.3 in
Height1
56.5 in
+1.2
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
+1.6
5.1 in
Ground clearance3
5.4 in
+0.3
3428.2 lbs
+3%
Weight4,6
3351 lbs
--
Seats max.
5
17 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 36750
Price EU7
€ 37850
+3%
$ 38650
Price US7
$ 40250
+5%
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).
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inch
Quick Facts
3113760
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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