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Spec height1 1.435 m 2 
+ 2 cm
1 1.415 m Spec height1
+ 0.6 cm 2
+ 8.8 cm 2 1.827 m Spec width2
1 1.739 m Spec width2
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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 3-Series Sedan 2018 - 2022
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3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 7 | 2018 - 2022
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997 vs. BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E46) Sedan 1997 is 8.8 cm narrower and 2 cm lower compared to BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018. It has 0.6 cm less ground clearance and offers 9% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
447.1 cm
Length
470.9 cm
+23.8
173.9 cm
Width2
182.7 cm
+8.8
194 cm
Width incl. mirrors
206.8 cm
+12.8
141.5 cm
Height1
143.5 cm
+2
272.5 cm
Wheelbase
285.1 cm
+12.6
13 cm
Ground clearance3
13.6 cm
+0.6
1360 kg
Weight4,6
1520 kg
+12%
5
Seats max.
5
440 l
Cargo volume EU4
480 l
+10%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 21986
Price EU7
€ 37850
+73%
$ --
Price US7
$ 40250
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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