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Background grid Cadillac De Ville Sedan 1997-1999 BMW 7 Sedan 1994-2001
Spec height1 1.433 m 2 
+ 0.8 cm
1 1.425 m Spec height1
+ 34.2 cm 2 5.326 m Spec length
1 4.984 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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BMW 7-Series Sedan 1994 - 2001
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BMW
7-Series
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 1994 - 2001
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Mirrored image Quality
Cadillac De Ville Sedan 1997 - 1999
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Cadillac
De Ville
Sedan
Gen. 7.1 | 1997 - 1999
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Spotted in the USA 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 7-Series (E38) Sedan 1994 vs. Cadillac De Ville Sedan 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 7-Series (E38) Sedan 1994 is 34.2 cm shorter and 0.8 cm lower compared to Cadillac De Ville Sedan 1997

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
498.4 cm
Length
532.6 cm
+34.2
186.2 cm
Width2
194.3 cm
+8.1
206.3 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
142.5 cm
Height1
143.3 cm
+0.8
293 cm
+3.9
Wheelbase
289.1 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
15 cm
1785 kg
Weight4,6
1838 kg
+3%
5
Seats max.
5
500 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
566 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 44829
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ 38445
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).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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