Size comparison · drawn to scale
Alfa Romeo 166 (936) vs BMW 535i E34: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width 166 (936) 65 mm3 in wider
- Height About the same height
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:21 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The 166 (936) is the same length, 65 mm3 in wider and 4 mm0.2 in taller than the 535i E34. Its wheelbase is 60 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | 166 (936) | 535i E34 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,720 mm15 ft 6 in15 ft 6 in4,720 mm | 4,720 mm15 ft 6 in15 ft 6 in4,720 mm | Same |
| Width | 1,815 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,815 mm | 1,750 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,750 mm | +65 mm+3 in +3.7% |
| Height | 1,416 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,416 mm | 1,412 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,412 mm | +4 mm+0.2 in +0.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,700 mm | 2,760 mm9 ft 1 in9 ft 1 in2,760 mm | −60 mm−2 in −2.2% |
| Footprint | 8.57 m²92.2 sq ft92.2 sq ft8.57 m² | 8.26 m²88.9 sq ft88.9 sq ft8.26 m² | +0.31 m²+3.3 sq ft +3.7% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
166 (936)
- Single garage
- Tight 780 mm2 ft 7 in to spare in length, 593 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 280 mm11 in to spare in length, 343 mm1 ft 1 in each side
535i E34
- Single garage
- Fits 780 mm2 ft 7 in to spare in length, 625 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 280 mm11 in to spare in length, 375 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Alfa Romeo 166 (936) or the BMW 535i E34?
The Alfa Romeo 166 (936) is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 166 (936) is the same length, 65 mm wider and 4 mm taller than the 535i E34. Its wheelbase is 60 mm shorter.
Will the Alfa Romeo 166 (936) and the BMW 535i E34 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Alfa Romeo 166 (936) fits, but it is tight to get out (780 mm to spare in length, 593 mm each side). The BMW 535i E34 fits with room to open the doors (780 mm to spare in length, 625 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.