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Background grid BMW 5 Sedan 1987-1996 Ford Crown Victoria Sedan 1997-2011
Spec height1 1.412 m 2
1 1.443 m Spec height1
 + 3.1 cm
2 1.751 m Spec width2
+ 21.2 cm 1 1.963 m Spec width2
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Ford Crown Victoria Sedan 1997 - 2011
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Ford
Crown Victoria
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 1997 - 2011
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Spotted in the USA 16″
BMW 5-Series Sedan 1987 - 1996
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 1987 - 1996
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonFord Crown Victoria (EN114) Sedan 1997 vs. BMW 5-Series (E34) Sedan 1987


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Crown Victoria (EN114) Sedan 1997 is 21.2 cm wider and 3.1 cm higher compared to BMW 5-Series (E34) Sedan 1987

Full-size
+1
Size class
Mid-size
538.5 cm
+66.5
Length
472 cm
196.3 cm
+21.2
Width2
175.1 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
144.3 cm
+3.1
Height1
141.2 cm
291.3 cm
+15.2
Wheelbase
276.1 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1873 kg
+38%
Weight4,6
1360 kg
5
Seats max.
5
-- l
Cargo volume EU4
460 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
583 l
+27%
Cargo volume US4
459 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ --
Price EU7
€ 22750
$ 21540
Price US7
$ 28655
+33%
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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