Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Alpine A290 Hatchback 2024-present BMW 7 Sedan 2008-2012
Spec height1 59.8 in 2 
+ 1.61 in
1 58.2 in Spec height1
2 71.7 in Spec width2
+ 3.23 in 1 74.9 in Spec width2
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BMW 7-Series Sedan 2008 - 2012
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BMW
7-Series
Sedan
Gen. 5 | 2008 - 2012
Spotted in Switzerland 20″
Alpine A290 5-door Hatchback 2024 - present
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Alpine
A290
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 2024 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonBMW 7-Series (F01) Sedan 2008 vs. Alpine A290 (P01) 5-door Hatchback 2024


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 7-Series (F01) Sedan 2008 is 3.23 in wider and 1.61 in lower compared to Alpine A290 (P01) 5-door Hatchback 2024. It offers 55% less cargo space.4,5

Full-size
+4
Size class
Mini
199.7 in
+42.6
Length
157.1 in
74.9 in
+3.2
Width2
71.7 in
84.02 in
+4.49
Width incl. mirrors
79.53 in
58.2 in
Height1
59.8 in
+1.6
120.9 in
+21.3
Wheelbase
99.6 in
5.6 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
4277 lbs
+25%
Weight4,6
3426 lbs
-- mi
Range max.
236.1 mi
5
Seats max.
5
17.7 cu ft
+54%
Cargo volume EU4
11.5 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
39.1 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 70500
+83%
Price EU7
€ 38700
$ 80300
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
3156328
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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