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Spec height1 1.43 m 2
1 1.435 m Spec height1
 + 0.5 cm
1 + 0.1 cm
2 4.665 m Spec length
+ 4.4 cm 1 4.709 m Spec length
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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″
Lexus IS Sedan 2013 - 2020
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IS
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 2013 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018 vs. Lexus IS (XE3) Sedan 2013


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018 is 4.4 cm longer and 0.5 cm higher compared to Lexus IS (XE3) Sedan 2013. It has 0.1 cm more ground clearance and offers 7% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
470.9 cm
+4.4
Length
466.5 cm
182.7 cm
+1.7
Width2
181 cm
206.8 cm
+4.1
Width incl. mirrors
202.7 cm
143.5 cm
+0.5
Height1
143 cm
285.1 cm
+5.1
Wheelbase
280 cm
13.6 cm
+0.1
Ground clearance3
13.5 cm
1520 kg
Weight4,6
1555 kg
+3%
5
Seats max.
5
480 l
+7%
Cargo volume EU4
450 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 37850
+11%
Price EU7
€ 34200
$ 40250
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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