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Spec height1 65 in 2 
+ 7.4 in
1 57.6 in Spec height1
+ 2.76 in 2
2 174.2 in Spec length
+ 18.66 in 1 192.9 in Spec length
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 2010 - 2017
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5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 6 | 2010 - 2017
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
Volvo XC40 SUV 2017 - 2022
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XC40
SUV
Gen. 1 | 2017 - 2022
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (F10) Sedan 2010 vs. Volvo XC40 (X) SUV 2017


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (F10) Sedan 2010 is 18.66 in longer and 7.4 in lower compared to Volvo XC40 (X) SUV 2017. It has 2.7 in less ground clearance and offers 62% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
+2
Size class
Subcompact
192.9 in
+18.7
Length
174.2 in
73.2 in
Width2
73.3 in
+0.1
82.44 in
+2.36
Width incl. mirrors
80.08 in
57.6 in
Height1
65 in
+7.4
116.9 in
+10.5
Wheelbase
106.4 in
5.6 in
Ground clearance3
8.3 in
+2.7
3681.7 lbs
+6%
Weight4,6
3483.3 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
18.4 cu ft
+14%
Cargo volume EU4
16.2 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
47.2 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 40200
+25%
Price EU7
€ 32200
$ --
Price US7
$ 33200
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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