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Background grid BMW 3 Sedan 2020-present BMW 3 Sedan 1990-2000
Spec height1 1.433 m 2 
+ 4 cm
1 1.393 m Spec height1
+ 20.5 cm 2 1.903 m Spec width2
1 1.698 m Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Sedan 1990 - 2000
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 1990 - 2000
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Quality
BMW 3-Series Sedan M3 2020 - present
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan M3
Gen. 7 | 2020 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E36) Sedan 1990 vs. BMW 3-Series M3 (G80) Sedan M3 2020


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E36) Sedan 1990 is 20.5 cm narrower and 4 cm lower compared to BMW 3-Series M3 (G80) Sedan M3 2020. It offers 10% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
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443.3 cm
Length
479.4 cm
+36.1
169.8 cm
Width2
190.3 cm
+20.5
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
206.8 cm
139.3 cm
Height1
143.3 cm
+4
270 cm
Wheelbase
285.7 cm
+15.7
-- cm
Ground clearance3
12 cm
1235 kg
Weight4,6
1780 kg
+45%
5
Seats max.
5
435 l
Cargo volume EU4
480 l
+11%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 18304
Price EU7
€ 85800
+369%
$ --
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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