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Spec height1 1.37 m 2
1 1.473 m Spec height1
 + 10.3 cm
2 1.645 m Spec width2
+ 30 cm 1 1.945 m Spec width2
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Audi A8 Sedan 2021 - present
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Sedan
Gen. 4.1 | 2021 - present
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Spotted in Switzerland 19″
BMW 3-Series Cabriolet 1986 - 1994
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3-Series
Cabriolet
Gen. 2.1 | 1986 - 1994
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonAudi A8 (D5) Sedan 2021 vs. BMW 3-Series (E30) Cabriolet 1986


Dimensions & Specifications | Audi A8 (D5) Sedan 2021 is 30 cm wider and 10.3 cm higher compared to BMW 3-Series (E30) Cabriolet 1986. It offers 62% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
+2
Size class
Compact
519 cm
+86.5
Length
432.5 cm
194.5 cm
+30
Width2
164.5 cm
213 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
147.3 cm
+10.3
Height1
137 cm
299.8 cm
+42.8
Wheelbase
257 cm
12.4 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
2095 kg
+72%
Weight4,6
1220 kg
5
Seats max.
5
505 l
+62%
Cargo volume EU4
312 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 99900
+352%
Price EU7
€ 22138
$ 87800
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).
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1908
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