Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid BMW 3 Estate 2024-present Buick Special Sedan 1939-1940
Spec height1 1.44 m 2
1 1.724 m Spec height1
 + 28.4 cm
1 + 5.1 cm
2 1.827 m Spec width2
+ 0.7 cm 1 1.834 m Spec width2
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Buick Special Sedan 1939 - 1940
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Buick
Special
Sedan
Gen. 2.4 | 1939 - 1940
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
BMW 3-Series Estate 2024 - present
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BMW
3-Series
Estate
Gen. 7.2 | 2024 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonBuick Special Series 40 Sedan 1939 vs. BMW 3-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2024


Dimensions & Specifications | Buick Special Series 40 Sedan 1939 is 0.7 cm wider and 28.4 cm higher compared to BMW 3-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2024. It has 5.1 cm more ground clearance.

Full-size
+2
Size class
Compact
515.8 cm
+44.5
Length
471.3 cm
183.4 cm
+0.7
Width2
182.7 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
206.8 cm
172.4 cm
+28.4
Height1
144 cm
304.8 cm
+19.7
Wheelbase
285.1 cm
19.2 cm
+5.1
Ground clearance3
14.1 cm
1735 kg
+6%
Weight4,6
1650 kg
5
Seats max.
5
-- l
Cargo volume EU4
500 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1510 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ --
Price EU7
€ 47900
$ 996
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
3126250
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
Featured in
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