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Background grid Porsche Cayman Coupé 2016-2024 BMW 1 Hatchback 2004-2013
Spec height1 51 in 2
1 55.9 in Spec height1
 + 4.96 in
+ 5.51 in 2 172.4 in Spec length
1 166.9 in Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2004 - 2013
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1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2013
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Porsche Cayman Coupé 2016 - 2024
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Cayman
Coupé
Gen. 4 | 2016 - 2024
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 1-Series (E87) 5-door Hatchback 2004 vs. Porsche Cayman 718 (982C) Coupé 2016


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 1-Series (E87) 5-door Hatchback 2004 is 5.51 in shorter and 4.96 in higher compared to Porsche Cayman 718 (982C) Coupé 2016. It offers 171% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
--
166.9 in
Length
172.4 in
+5.5
68.8 in
Width2
70.9 in
+2.1
76.1 in
Width incl. mirrors
78.5 in
+2.4
55.9 in
+4.9
Height1
51 in
104.7 in
+7.3
Wheelbase
97.4 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
5.2 in
2821.9 lbs
Weight4,6
3108.5 lbs
+11%
5
+3
Seats max.
2
11.7 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
15 cu ft
+29%
40.6 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 21184
Price EU7
€ 52694
+149%
$ --
Price US7
$ 53900
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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