Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid BMW 1 Hatchback 2011-2015 BMW 501 Sedan 1952-1954
Spec height1 55.9 in 2
1 60.2 in Spec height1
 + 4.29 in
2 170.2 in Spec length
+ 15.98 in 1 186.2 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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BMW 501 Sedan 1952 - 1954
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BMW
501
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1952 - 1954
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2011 - 2015
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 2011 - 2015
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 501 Sedan 1952 vs. BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 501 Sedan 1952 is 15.98 in longer and 4.29 in higher compared to BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2011

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Size class
Subcompact
186.2 in
+16
Length
170.2 in
70.1 in
+0.6
Width2
69.5 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
78.11 in
60.2 in
+4.3
Height1
55.9 in
111.6 in
+5.7
Wheelbase
105.9 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
5.5 in
2954.2 lbs
Weight4,6
3009.3 lbs
+2%
5
Seats max.
5
-- cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
12.7 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
42.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 5880
Price EU7
€ 22650
+286%
$ --
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
Featured in
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