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Background grid Volvo V50 Estate 2007-2012 BMW 3 Estate 2011-2018
Spec height1 1.457 m 2 
+ 2.8 cm
1 1.429 m Spec height1
2 1.77 m Spec width2
+ 4.1 cm 1 1.811 m Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Estate 2011 - 2018
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BMW
3-Series
Estate
Gen. 6 | 2011 - 2018
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Volvo V50 Estate 2007 - 2012
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Volvo
V50
Estate
2007 - 2012
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series Touring (F31) Estate 2011 vs. Volvo V50 (M) Estate 2007


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series Touring (F31) Estate 2011 is 4.1 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower compared to Volvo V50 (M) Estate 2007. It offers 15% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
462.4 cm
+10.2
Length
452.2 cm
181.1 cm
+4.1
Width2
177 cm
203.1 cm
+0.9
Width incl. mirrors
202.2 cm
142.9 cm
Height1
145.7 cm
+2.8
281 cm
+17
Wheelbase
264 cm
14 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1525 kg
+8%
Weight4,6
1412 kg
5
Seats max.
5
495 l
+19%
Cargo volume EU4
417 l
1500 l
+15%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1307 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 31400
+33%
Price EU7
€ 23690
$ --
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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