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Background grid BMW 7 Sedan 2008-2012 BMW 1 Hatchback 2015-2017
Spec height1 58.2 in 2 
+ 2.28 in
1 55.9 in Spec height1
+ 0.04 in 2
+ 29.25 in 2 199.7 in Spec length
1 170.4 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 2015 - 2017
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2.1 | 2015 - 2017
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
BMW 7-Series Sedan 2008 - 2012
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BMW
7-Series
Sedan
Gen. 5 | 2008 - 2012
Spotted in Switzerland 20″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2015 vs. BMW 7-Series (F01) Sedan 2008


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2015 is 29.25 in shorter and 2.28 in lower compared to BMW 7-Series (F01) Sedan 2008. It has 0.1 in less ground clearance and offers 140% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Full-size
+3
170.4 in
Length
199.7 in
+29.3
69.5 in
Width2
74.9 in
+5.4
78.11 in
Width incl. mirrors
84.02 in
+5.91
55.9 in
Height1
58.2 in
+2.3
105.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
+15
5.5 in
Ground clearance3
5.6 in
+0.1
3042.4 lbs
Weight4,6
4277 lbs
+41%
5
Seats max.
5
12.7 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17.7 cu ft
+40%
42.4 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
€ 24300
Price EU7
€ 70500
+191%
$ --
Price US7
$ 80300
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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