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Background grid Mercedes-Benz 190 Sedan 1988-1993 BMW 3 Sedan 1987-1994
Spec height1 1.375 m 2
1 1.38 m Spec height1
 + 0.5 cm
+ 4.5 cm 2 1.69 m Spec width2
1 1.645 m Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Sedan 1987 - 1994
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 2.1 | 1987 - 1994
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Mercedes-Benz 190 Sedan 1988 - 1993
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Mercedes-Benz
190
Sedan
Gen. 1.1 | 1988 - 1993
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E30) Sedan 1987 vs. Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Sedan 1988


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E30) Sedan 1987 is 4.5 cm narrower and 0.5 cm higher compared to Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Sedan 1988. It offers 4% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
432.5 cm
Length
444.8 cm
+12.3
164.5 cm
Width2
169 cm
+4.5
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
138 cm
+0.5
Height1
137.5 cm
257 cm
Wheelbase
266.5 cm
+9.5
-- cm
Ground clearance3
12.3 cm
1030 kg
Weight4,6
1245 kg
+21%
5
Seats max.
5
425 l
+4%
Cargo volume EU4
410 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 9842
Price EU7
€ 16932
+72%
$ --
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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inch
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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