Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid BMW 501 Sedan 1952-1954 BMW 1 Hatchback 2011-2015
Spec height1 1.53 m 2 
+ 10.9 cm
1 1.421 m Spec height1
+ 1.5 cm 2 1.78 m Spec width2
1 1.765 m Spec width2
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BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2011 - 2015
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 2011 - 2015
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
BMW 501 Sedan 1952 - 1954
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BMW
501
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1952 - 1954
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonBMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2011 vs. BMW 501 Sedan 1952


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2011 is 1.5 cm narrower and 10.9 cm lower compared to BMW 501 Sedan 1952

Subcompact
Size class
--
432.4 cm
Length
473 cm
+40.6
176.5 cm
Width2
178 cm
+1.5
198.4 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
142.1 cm
Height1
153 cm
+10.9
269 cm
Wheelbase
283.5 cm
+14.5
14 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1365 kg
+2%
Weight4,6
1340 kg
5
Seats max.
5
360 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
1200 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 22650
+286%
Price EU7
€ 5880
$ --
Price US7
$ --
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).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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