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Background grid Lotus Elise Roadster 2011-2021 BMW 321 Sedan 1938-1941
Spec height1 1.117 m 2
1 1.6 m Spec height1
 + 48.3 cm
1 + 7 cm
+ 17.9 cm 2 1.719 m Spec width2
1 1.54 m Spec width2
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BMW 321 2-door Sedan 1938 - 1941
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BMW
321
2-door Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1938 - 1941
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Lotus Elise Roadster 2011 - 2021
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Lotus
Elise
Roadster
Gen. 3 | 2011 - 2021
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonBMW 321 2-door Sedan 1938 vs. Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 321 2-door Sedan 1938 is 17.9 cm narrower and 48.3 cm higher compared to Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011. It has 7 cm more ground clearance.

Mid-size
Size class
--
450 cm
+67.6
Length
382.4 cm
154 cm
Width2
171.9 cm
+17.9
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
160 cm
+48.3
Height1
111.7 cm
275 cm
+45
Wheelbase
230 cm
20 cm
+7
Ground clearance3
13 cm
1000 kg
+15%
Weight4,6
876 kg
4
+2
Seats max.
2
-- l
Cargo volume EU4
112 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 446
Price EU7
€ 40800
+9048%
$ --
Price US7
$ 51845
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
3121251
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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