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Background grid Alfa Romeo 164 Sedan 1987-1998 BMW 5 Sedan 1981-1987
Spec height1 54.7 in 2
1 55.7 in Spec height1
 + 0.98 in
+ 2.36 in 2 69.3 in Spec width2
1 66.9 in Spec width2
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 1981 - 1987
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 1981 - 1987
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
Alfa Romeo 164 Sedan 1987 - 1998
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Alfa Romeo
164
Sedan
1987 - 1998
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E28) Sedan 1981 vs. Alfa Romeo 164 Sedan 1987


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E28) Sedan 1981 is 2.36 in narrower and 0.98 in higher compared to Alfa Romeo 164 Sedan 1987. It offers 9% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
181.9 in
+2.4
Length
179.5 in
66.9 in
Width2
69.3 in
+2.4
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
55.7 in
+1
Height1
54.7 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
+1.4
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2557.4 lbs
Weight4,6
3031.4 lbs
+19%
5
Seats max.
5
16.2 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17.8 cu ft
+10%
-- 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
€ 10916
Price EU7
€ 21766
+100%
$ --
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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Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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