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Background grid Volkswagen Transporter Van 2015-2019 BMW 3 Sedan 2018-2022
Spec height1 1.99 m 2 
+ 55.5 cm
1 1.435 m Spec height1
+ 19.5 cm 2 4.904 m Spec length
1 4.709 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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BMW 3-Series Sedan 2018 - 2022
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 7 | 2018 - 2022
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Volkswagen Transporter Van Caravelle 2015 - 2019
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Transporter
Van Caravelle
Gen. 6 | 2015 - 2019
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018 vs. Volkswagen Transporter T6 Caravelle (7HC) Van Caravelle 2015


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018 is 19.5 cm shorter and 55.5 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Transporter T6 Caravelle (7HC) Van Caravelle 2015

Compact
Size class
--
470.9 cm
Length
490.4 cm
+19.5
182.7 cm
Width2
190.4 cm
+7.7
206.8 cm
Width incl. mirrors
229.7 cm
+22.9
143.5 cm
Height1
199 cm
+55.5
285.1 cm
Wheelbase
300 cm
+14.9
13.6 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1520 kg
Weight4,6
1913 kg
+26%
5
Seats max.
9
+4
480 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 37850
+2%
Price EU7
€ 37318
$ 40250
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).
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inch
Quick Facts
3086370
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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