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Background grid Mercedes-Benz 290 Cabriolet LWB 1934-1937 BMW 1 Hatchback 2015-2017
Spec height1 1.66 m 2 
+ 23.9 cm
1 1.421 m Spec height1
2 1.73 m Spec width2
+ 3.5 cm 1 1.765 m Spec width2
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BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2015 - 2017
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2.1 | 2015 - 2017
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Mercedes-Benz 290 2-door Cabriolet LWB 1934 - 1937
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Mercedes-Benz
290
2-door Cabriolet LWB
Gen. 1 | 1934 - 1937
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2015 vs. Mercedes-Benz 290 A (W18) 2-door Cabriolet LWB 1934


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2015 is 3.5 cm wider and 23.9 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz 290 A (W18) 2-door Cabriolet LWB 1934

Subcompact
Size class
--
432.9 cm
Length
487 cm
+54.1
176.5 cm
+3.5
Width2
173 cm
198.4 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
142.1 cm
Height1
166 cm
+23.9
269 cm
Wheelbase
330 cm
+61
14 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1380 kg
Weight4,6
1980 kg
+44%
5
Seats max.
--
360 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
1200 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 24300
+4224%
Price EU7
€ 562
$ --
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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