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Spec height1 1.427 m 2 
+ 0.6 cm
1 1.421 m Spec height1
1 + 3.6 cm
+ 17.2 cm 2 4.703 m Spec length
1 4.531 m Spec length
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BMW 3-Series Sedan 2008 - 2011
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Gen. 5.1 | 2008 - 2011
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Audi A4 Sedan 2007 - 2011
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A4
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Gen. 4 | 2007 - 2011
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (E90) Sedan 2008 vs. Audi A4 (B8) Sedan 2007


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (E90) Sedan 2008 is 17.2 cm shorter and 0.6 cm lower compared to Audi A4 (B8) Sedan 2007. It has 3.6 cm more ground clearance and offers 53% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
453.1 cm
Length
470.3 cm
+17.2
181.7 cm
Width2
182.6 cm
+0.9
198.9 cm
Width incl. mirrors
204 cm
+5.1
142.1 cm
Height1
142.7 cm
+0.6
276 cm
Wheelbase
280.8 cm
+4.8
14.4 cm
+3.6
Ground clearance3
10.8 cm
1435 kg
Weight4,6
1485 kg
+4%
5
Seats max.
5
460 l
Cargo volume EU4
480 l
+5%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
962 l
340 l
Cargo volume US4
340 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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Segment
Premium
€ 26750
+4%
Price EU7
€ 25900
$ 33600
+9%
Price US7
$ 31000
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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