What are the dimensions of the latest BMW 3 Series?
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The latest BMW 3 Series has dimensions of 4734mm in length, 1811mm in width, and 1455mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2920mm. The BMW 3 Series is a new-generation sedan product from BMW Group, with a body weight of 1465 kg, an inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine, a fuel tank capacity of 63 liters, and a top speed ranging from 218 to 250 km/h. The BMW 3 Series features a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, equipped with a 2.0t turbocharged engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This engine delivers a maximum power of 115 kW and a maximum torque of 250 Nm. In terms of exterior design, the BMW 3 Series largely follows the styling of the overseas version, with sharp LED headlights connected to enlarged glossy black kidney grilles, complemented by front air intakes and three-dimensional lines.
I just picked up a new 3 Series last month and took precise measurements. The standard wheelbase version is 4728mm in length, 1827mm in width, 1452mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2851mm; the long wheelbase version stretches to 4838mm in length, but the wheelbase extends directly to 2961mm. When shuttling the kids around, I can clearly feel the extra space in the back row to fit an additional child seat. Although the numbers look big, it still feels agile in corners, especially with 50-profile tires that handle speed bumps crisply. The front end is about 1cm lower than the previous model, and the grille is so large I can fit my entire palm inside. The trunk has a standard capacity of 480L, which is just enough to pack all the family camping gear for the weekend.
As a frequent visitor to tuning shops, I've memorized the dimensions of the new 3 Series: the standard wheelbase of 2851mm is sufficient, but I recommend opting for the long-wheelbase version at 2961mm—you can comfortably cross your legs in the back seat. The most striking feature is the track width, with a wide-body design of 1555mm at the front and 1583mm at the rear, making it feel glued to the road. The two creases on the hood add a visual width of 5cm, though the actual width of 1827mm often requires folding the mirrors when parking in mechanical spaces. Currently, the tuning scene is all about adding a front lip, which can stretch the visual length of the front by around 3cm. In my opinion, the height of this generation at 1452mm is just right—lowering the suspension would disrupt the factory balance.
