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Real height¹ 1.385 m 2

1 1.485 m Real height¹
+ 10 cm

+ 60.5 cm 2 4.262 m Real length

1 3.657 m Real length

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Abarth

500 1

3-door Hatchback 2008 - 2016

Spotted in Switzerland

17″

BMW

3-Series 4

3-door Hatchback 1997 - 2003

Spotted in Switzerland

15″

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Side ViewAbarth 500 (312) 3-door Hatchback 2008 vs. BMW 3-Series Compact (E46) 3-door Hatchback 1997

Technical specs | Abarth 500 (312) 3-door Hatchback 2008 is 60.5 cm shorter and 10 cm higher compared to BMW 3-Series Compact (E46) 3-door Hatchback 1997. It offers 45% less cargo space.^4,5

365.7 cm

Length

426.2 cm

+60.5

162.7 cm

Width²

175.1 cm

+12.4

189.3 cm

Width incl. mirrors

194.1 cm

+4.8

148.5 cm

+10

Height¹

138.5 cm

230 cm

Wheelbase

272.5 cm

+42.5

10.4 cm

Ground clearance³

-- cm

185 l

Cargo volume⁴

310 l

+68%

610 l

Cargo volume max.^4,⁵

1100 l

+81%

1110 kg

Weight^4,⁶

1375 kg

+24%

Standard

Segment

Premium

€ 17850

Price EU⁷

€ 20750

+17%

$ --

Price US⁷

$ --

1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit incl. highest seat mode configuration. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).

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Side ViewAbarth 500 (312) 3-door Hatchback 2008 vs. BMW 3-Series Compact (E46) 3-door Hatchback 1997

Technical specs | Abarth 500 (312) 3-door Hatchback 2008 is 60.5 cm shorter and 10 cm higher compared to BMW 3-Series Compact (E46) 3-door Hatchback 1997. It offers 45% less cargo space.4,5

Technical specs | Abarth 500 (312) 3-door Hatchback 2008 is 60.5 cm shorter and 10 cm higher compared to BMW 3-Series Compact (E46) 3-door Hatchback 1997. It offers 45% less cargo space.^4,5