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Background grid BMW XM SUV 2022-present BMW 3 Hatchback 1997-2003
Spec height1 1.755 m 2 
+ 37 cm
1 1.385 m Spec height1
+ 25.4 cm 2 2.005 m Spec width2
1 1.751 m Spec width2
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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″
BMW XM SUV 2022 - present
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XM
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Gen. 1 | 2022 - present
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Spotted in the USA 22″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series Compact (E46) 3-door Hatchback 1997 vs. BMW XM (G09) SUV 2022


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series Compact (E46) 3-door Hatchback 1997 is 25.4 cm narrower and 37 cm lower compared to BMW XM (G09) SUV 2022. It offers 40% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Mid-size
+1
426.2 cm
Length
511 cm
+84.8
175.1 cm
Width2
200.5 cm
+25.4
194.1 cm
Width incl. mirrors
221.8 cm
+27.7
138.5 cm
Height1
175.5 cm
+37
272.5 cm
Wheelbase
310.5 cm
+38
-- cm
Ground clearance3
22 cm
1375 kg
Weight4,6
2785 kg
+103%
--
Seats max.
5
310 l
Cargo volume EU4
527 l
+70%
1100 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1820 l
+66%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
527 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
1821 l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 20750
Price EU7
€ 133800
+545%
$ --
Price US7
$ 159000
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
3126250
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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