BMW 3 Series Convertible cargo space by generation

BMW 3 Series Convertible cargo data covers 5 generations sold in the US, 1989 to 2013. Behind the rear seats, cargo volume ranges from 7.4 cu ft to 9.2 cu ft. With the seats folded, 10.6 cu ft to 12.4 cu ft. The 2007–2013 generation has the most space, 12.4 cu ft (350 L) at most.

Generations

GenerationClassSeats upSeats downVE
2007–2013 · 4th generation (E93)Subcompact cars7.4 cu ft12.4 cu ftVE 35
2000–2006 · 3rd generation (E46)Minicompact cars9.2 cu ft—VE 75
1994–1999 · 2nd generation (E36)Minicompact cars9.2 cu ft10.6 cu ftVE 87
1990–1993 · 1st generation (E30)Subcompact cars——VE —
1989–1989Subcompact cars——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.