Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid BMW 501 Sedan 1952-1954 Cadillac De Ville Sedan 1959-1960
Spec height1 1.53 m 2 
+ 10.3 cm
1 1.427 m Spec height1
2 4.73 m Spec length
+ 98.5 cm 1 5.715 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Cadillac De Ville Sedan 6W 1959 - 1960
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Cadillac
De Ville
Sedan 6W
Gen. 1 | 1959 - 1960
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
BMW 501 Sedan 1952 - 1954
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BMW
501
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1952 - 1954
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonCadillac De Ville Sedan 6W 1959 vs. BMW 501 Sedan 1952


Dimensions & Specifications | Cadillac De Ville Sedan 6W 1959 is 98.5 cm longer and 10.3 cm lower compared to BMW 501 Sedan 1952

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