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Background grid Nissan Patrol SUV 2004-2010 BMW 3 Cabriolet 1986-1994
Spec height1 1.855 m 2 
+ 48.5 cm
1 1.37 m Spec height1
+ 19.5 cm 2 1.84 m Spec width2
1 1.645 m Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Cabriolet 1986 - 1994
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BMW
3-Series
Cabriolet
Gen. 2.1 | 1986 - 1994
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Nissan Patrol SUV 2004 - 2010
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Nissan
Patrol
SUV
Gen. 5.1 | 2004 - 2010
Spotted in the UAE 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E30) Cabriolet 1986 vs. Nissan Patrol Safari (Y61) SUV 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E30) Cabriolet 1986 is 19.5 cm narrower and 48.5 cm lower compared to Nissan Patrol Safari (Y61) SUV 2004. It offers 86% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Full-size
+2
432.5 cm
Length
504.5 cm
+72
164.5 cm
Width2
184 cm
+19.5
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
194 cm
137 cm
Height1
185.5 cm
+48.5
257 cm
Wheelbase
297 cm
+40
-- cm
Ground clearance3
22 cm
1220 kg
Weight4,6
2440 kg
+100%
5
Seats max.
--
312 l
+71%
Cargo volume EU4
183 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
2226 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 22138
Price EU7
€ 35390
+60%
$ --
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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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