BMW 3 Series cargo space by generation
BMW 3 Series cargo data covers 7 generations sold in the US, 1984 to the present. Behind the rear seats, cargo volume ranges from 7.4 cu ft to 61.0 cu ft. With the seats folded, 12.4 cu ft to 53.0 cu ft. The 2006–2011 generation has the most space, 61.0 cu ft (1726 L) at most.
Generations
| Generation | Class | Seats up | Seats down | VE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–present · 6th generation (G20) | Compact cars | 17.0 cu ft | — | VE 56 |
| 2012–2018 · 5th generation (F30) | Compact cars | 17.5 cu ft | 53.0 cu ft | VE 95 |
| 2006–2011 · 4th generation (E90) | Compact cars | 61.0 cu ft | — | VE 90 |
| 1999–2005 · 3rd generation (E46) | Compact cars | 15.5 cu ft | 47.5 cu ft | VE 75 |
| 1992–1998 · 2nd generation (E36) | Subcompact cars | 15.4 cu ft | — | VE 65 |
| 1990–1991 · 1st generation (E30) | Subcompact cars | 7.4 cu ft | 12.4 cu ft | VE 28 |
| 1984–1989 | Subcompact cars | 15.0 cu ft | — | VE — |
Seats-up and seats-down figures are the largest published for each generation; see a generation's page for every configuration, opening sizes and sources. How we measure.