Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid BYD Dolphin Surf Hatchback 2023-present BMW 501 Sedan 1952-1954
Spec height1 1.59 m 2 
+ 6 cm
1 1.53 m Spec height1
2 3.99 m Spec length
+ 74 cm 1 4.73 m 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″
BYD Dolphin Surf 5-door Hatchback 2023 - present
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BYD
Dolphin Surf
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 2023 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 501 Sedan 1952 vs. BYD Dolphin Surf (EQE) 5-door Hatchback 2023


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 501 Sedan 1952 is 74 cm longer and 6 cm lower compared to BYD Dolphin Surf (EQE) 5-door Hatchback 2023

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Size class
Mini
473 cm
+74
Length
399 cm
178 cm
+6
Width2
172 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
197 cm
153 cm
Height1
159 cm
+6
283.5 cm
+33.5
Wheelbase
250 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
15.1 cm
1340 kg
+4%
Weight4,6
1294 kg
-- km
Range max.
322 km
5
+1
Seats max.
4
-- l
Cargo volume EU4
308 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1037 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 5880
Price EU7
€ 22990
+291%
$ --
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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