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Spec height¹ 56.1 in 2
+ 0.39 in

1 55.7 in Spec height¹

+ 0.39 in 2

2 174.9 in Spec length

+ 1.1 in 1 176 in Spec length

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BMW

3-Series

Sedan

Gen. 4 | 1997 - 2003

Photographed in France 17″

Alfa Romeo

155

Sedan

Gen. 1.1 | 1995 - 1998

Photographed in Switzerland 14″ Mirrored image

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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997 vs. Alfa Romeo 155 (167) Sedan 1995

Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997 is 1.1 in longer and 0.39 in lower compared to Alfa Romeo 155 (167) Sedan 1995. It has 0.4 in less ground clearance and offers 17% less cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

176 in

+1.1

Length

174.9 in

68.5 in

+0.4

Width²

68.1 in

76.38 in

Width incl. mirrors

77.36 in

+0.98

55.7 in

Height¹

56.1 in

+0.4

107.3 in

+7.3

Wheelbase

100 in

5.1 in

Ground clearance³

5.5 in

+0.4

2998.3 lbs

+5%

Weight^4,⁶

2866 lbs

Seats max.

15.5 cu ft

Cargo volume EU⁴

18.5 cu ft

+20%

-- 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

€ 21986

+24%

Price EU⁷

€ 17742

$ --

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)

inch

Similar Vehicles

155 99.4%

156 99.1%

Quick Facts

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Comparison combinations

Germany
Origin of the most car models

1908
Year of our oldest car model

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