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Background grid BMW 5 Sedan 1987-1996 Volvo 240 Sedan 1981-1993
Spec height1 55.6 in 2
1 56.3 in Spec height1
 + 0.71 in
2 185.8 in Spec length
+ 2.76 in 1 188.6 in Spec length
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Center wheels
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Volvo 240 Sedan 1981 - 1993
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Volvo
240
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1981 - 1993
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 1987 - 1996
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 1987 - 1996
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolvo 240 Sedan 1981 vs. BMW 5-Series (E34) Sedan 1987


Dimensions & Specifications | Volvo 240 Sedan 1981 is 2.76 in longer and 0.71 in higher compared to BMW 5-Series (E34) Sedan 1987. It offers 15% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
188.6 in
+2.8
Length
185.8 in
67.3 in
Width2
68.9 in
+1.6
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
56.3 in
+0.7
Height1
55.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
+4.8
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2910.1 lbs
Weight4,6
2998.3 lbs
+3%
5
Seats max.
5
13.9 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
16.2 cu ft
+17%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
16.2 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 9970
Price EU7
€ 22750
+129%
$ --
Price US7
$ 28655
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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Origin of the most car models
1908
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