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Background grid Cadillac De Ville Sedan 1959-1960 BMW 501 Sedan 1952-1954
Spec height1 1.427 m 2
1 1.53 m Spec height1
 + 10.3 cm
+ 25.7 cm 2 2.037 m Spec width2
1 1.78 m Spec width2
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BMW 501 Sedan 1952 - 1954
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BMW
501
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1952 - 1954
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Cadillac De Ville Sedan 6W 1959 - 1960
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Cadillac
De Ville
Sedan 6W
Gen. 1 | 1959 - 1960
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 501 Sedan 1952 vs. Cadillac De Ville Sedan 6W 1959


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 501 Sedan 1952 is 25.7 cm narrower and 10.3 cm higher compared to Cadillac De Ville Sedan 6W 1959

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Size class
Full-size
473 cm
Length
571.5 cm
+98.5
178 cm
Width2
203.7 cm
+25.7
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
153 cm
+10.3
Height1
142.7 cm
283.5 cm
Wheelbase
330.2 cm
+46.7
-- cm
Ground clearance3
15.2 cm
1340 kg
Weight4,6
2200 kg
+65%
5
Seats max.
6
+1
-- l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 5880
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ 5498
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
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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