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Background grid BMW 1 Hatchback 2024-present BMW 3 Sedan 1997-2003
Spec height1 1.459 m 2 
+ 4.4 cm
1 1.415 m Spec height1
+ 2.6 cm 2
2 4.361 m Spec length
+ 11 cm 1 4.471 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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BMW 3-Series Sedan 1997 - 2003
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 4 | 1997 - 2003
Spotted in France 17″
BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2024 - present
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 4 | 2024 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997 vs. BMW 1-Series (F70) 5-door Hatchback 2024


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997 is 11 cm longer and 4.4 cm lower compared to BMW 1-Series (F70) 5-door Hatchback 2024. It has 2.6 cm less ground clearance and offers 64% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
+1
Size class
Subcompact
447.1 cm
+11
Length
436.1 cm
173.9 cm
Width2
180 cm
+6.1
194 cm
Width incl. mirrors
207.2 cm
+13.2
141.5 cm
Height1
145.9 cm
+4.4
272.5 cm
+5.5
Wheelbase
267 cm
13 cm
Ground clearance3
15.6 cm
+2.6
1360 kg
Weight4,6
1465 kg
+8%
5
Seats max.
5
440 l
+16%
Cargo volume EU4
380 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1200 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 21986
Price EU7
€ 32900
+50%
$ --
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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inch
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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