Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid BYD Dolphin Surf Hatchback 2023-present BMW 501 Sedan 1952-1954
Spec height1 62.6 in 2 
+ 2.36 in
1 60.2 in Spec height1
2 67.7 in Spec width2
+ 2.36 in 1 70.1 in Spec width2
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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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Rear View Car Size ComparisonBMW 501 Sedan 1952 vs. BYD Dolphin Surf (EQE) 5-door Hatchback 2023


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 501 Sedan 1952 is 2.36 in wider and 2.36 in lower compared to BYD Dolphin Surf (EQE) 5-door Hatchback 2023

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Size class
Mini
186.2 in
+29.1
Length
157.1 in
70.1 in
+2.4
Width2
67.7 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
77.56 in
60.2 in
Height1
62.6 in
+2.4
111.6 in
+13.2
Wheelbase
98.4 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
5.9 in
2954.2 lbs
+4%
Weight4,6
2852.8 lbs
-- mi
Range max.
200.1 mi
5
+1
Seats max.
4
-- cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
10.9 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
36.6 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
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
3073960
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
Featured in
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