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Background grid Lancia Ypsilon Hatchback 2015-2017 BMW 5 Sedan 1987-1996
Spec height1 1.518 m 2 
+ 10.6 cm
1 1.412 m Spec height1
2 1.676 m Spec width2
+ 7.5 cm 1 1.751 m Spec width2
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 1987 - 1996
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 1987 - 1996
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Lancia Ypsilon 5-door Hatchback 2015 - 2017
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Lancia
Ypsilon
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2.1 | 2015 - 2017
Spotted in Italy 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E34) Sedan 1987 vs. Lancia Ypsilon (846) 5-door Hatchback 2015


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E34) Sedan 1987 is 7.5 cm wider and 10.6 cm lower compared to Lancia Ypsilon (846) 5-door Hatchback 2015. It offers 44% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
+4
Size class
Micro
472 cm
+88.3
Length
383.7 cm
175.1 cm
+7.5
Width2
167.6 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
187.5 cm
141.2 cm
Height1
151.8 cm
+10.6
276.1 cm
+37.1
Wheelbase
239 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1360 kg
+41%
Weight4,6
965 kg
5
Seats max.
5
460 l
+88%
Cargo volume EU4
245 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
820 l
459 l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 22750
+57%
Price EU7
€ 14500
$ 28655
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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Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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