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Background grid BMW 3 Hatchback 1997-2003 BMW XM SUV 2022-present
Spec height1 54.5 in 2
1 69.1 in Spec height1
 + 14.57 in
2 68.9 in Spec width2
+ 10 in 1 78.9 in Spec width2
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BMW XM SUV 2022 - present
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Gen. 1 | 2022 - present
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Spotted in the USA 22″
BMW 3-Series 3-door Hatchback 1997 - 2003
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3-Series
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 4 | 1997 - 2003
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW XM (G09) SUV 2022 vs. BMW 3-Series Compact (E46) 3-door Hatchback 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW XM (G09) SUV 2022 is 10 in wider and 14.57 in higher compared to BMW 3-Series Compact (E46) 3-door Hatchback 1997. It offers 66% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
+1
Size class
Compact
201.2 in
+33.4
Length
167.8 in
78.9 in
+10
Width2
68.9 in
87.32 in
+10.9
Width incl. mirrors
76.42 in
69.1 in
+14.6
Height1
54.5 in
122.2 in
+14.9
Wheelbase
107.3 in
8.7 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
6139.9 lbs
+103%
Weight4,6
3031.4 lbs
5
Seats max.
--
18.6 cu ft
+71%
Cargo volume EU4
10.9 cu ft
64.3 cu ft
+66%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
38.8 cu ft
18.6 cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
64.3 cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 133800
+545%
Price EU7
€ 20750
$ 159000
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).
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Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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