Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW 3 Series G20 vs Kia K4 CL4: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width K4 CL4 23 mm0.9 in wider
- Height 3 Series G20 22 mm0.9 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Zoom in to read the measurements - or see the table below.
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 3 Series G20 is 1 mm0.0 in shorter, 23 mm0.9 in narrower and 22 mm0.9 in taller than the K4 CL4. Its wheelbase is 131 mm5 in longer.
| Dimension | 3 Series G20 | K4 CL4 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,709 mm15 ft 5 in15 ft 5 in4,709 mm | 4,710 mm15 ft 5 in15 ft 5 in4,710 mm | −1 mm−0.0 in |
| Width | 1,827 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,827 mm | 1,850 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,850 mm | −23 mm−0.9 in −1.2% |
| Height | 1,442 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,442 mm | 1,420 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,420 mm | +22 mm+0.9 in +1.5% |
| Wheelbase | 2,851 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,851 mm | 2,720 mm8 ft 11 in8 ft 11 in2,720 mm | +131 mm+5 in +4.8% |
| Footprint | 8.60 m²92.6 sq ft92.6 sq ft8.60 m² | 8.71 m²93.8 sq ft93.8 sq ft8.71 m² | −0.11 m²−1.2 sq ft −1.3% |
| Boot | 480 L17.0 cu ft17.0 cu ft480 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,525–1,800 kg3,362–3,968 lb3,362–3,968 lb1,525–1,800 kg | 1,487–1,500 kg3,278–3,307 lb3,278–3,307 lb1,487–1,500 kg | +38 kg+84 lb +2.6% |
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. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
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.
3 Series G20
- Single garage
- Tight 791 mm2 ft 7 in to spare in length, 587 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 291 mm11 in to spare in length, 337 mm1 ft 1 in each side
K4 CL4
- Single garage
- Tight 790 mm2 ft 7 in to spare in length, 575 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 290 mm11 in to spare in length, 325 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW 3 Series G20 or the Kia K4 CL4?
The Kia K4 CL4 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 3 Series G20 is 1 mm shorter, 23 mm narrower and 22 mm taller than the K4 CL4. Its wheelbase is 131 mm longer.
Will the BMW 3 Series G20 and the Kia K4 CL4 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW 3 Series G20 fits, but it is tight to get out (791 mm to spare in length, 587 mm each side). The Kia K4 CL4 fits, but it is tight to get out (790 mm to spare in length, 575 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.
