Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Panther J72 Roadster 1972-1981 BMW 3 Estate 2024-present
Spec height1 48.8 in 2
1 56.7 in Spec height1
 + 7.87 in
1 + 0.55 in
2 66.5 in Spec width2
+ 5.39 in 1 71.9 in Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Estate 2024 - present
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BMW
3-Series
Estate
Gen. 7.2 | 2024 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Panther J72 Roadster 1972 - 1981
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Panther
J72
Roadster
Gen. 1 | 1972 - 1981
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2024 vs. Panther J72 Roadster 1972


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2024 is 5.39 in wider and 7.87 in higher compared to Panther J72 Roadster 1972. It has 0.6 in more ground clearance.

Compact
Size class
--
185.6 in
+25.6
Length
160 in
71.9 in
+5.4
Width2
66.5 in
81.42 in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
56.7 in
+7.9
Height1
48.8 in
112.2 in
+3.1
Wheelbase
109.1 in
5.6 in
+0.6
Ground clearance3
5 in
3637.6 lbs
+32%
Weight4,6
2755.8 lbs
5
+3
Seats max.
2
17.7 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
-- cu ft
53.3 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
€ 47900
+71%
Price EU7
€ 28120
$ --
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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