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Background grid BMW 7 Sedan 1994-2001 Daimler Six Sedan 1986-1994
Spec height1 1.425 m 2 
+ 4.7 cm
1 1.378 m Spec height1
2 4.984 m Spec length
+ 0.5 cm 1 4.989 m Spec length
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Daimler Six Sedan 1986 - 1994
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Daimler
Six
Sedan
1986 - 1994
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BMW 7-Series Sedan 1994 - 2001
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7-Series
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 1994 - 2001
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Side View Car Size ComparisonDaimler Six (XJ40) Sedan 1986 vs. BMW 7-Series (E38) Sedan 1994


Dimensions & Specifications | Daimler Six (XJ40) Sedan 1986 is 0.5 cm longer and 4.7 cm lower compared to BMW 7-Series (E38) Sedan 1994

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
498.9 cm
+0.5
Length
498.4 cm
180.1 cm
Width2
186.2 cm
+6.1
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
206.3 cm
137.8 cm
Height1
142.5 cm
+4.7
287 cm
Wheelbase
293 cm
+6
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
-- kg
Weight4,6
1785 kg
5
Seats max.
5
-- l
Cargo volume EU4
500 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
€ 44829
$ --
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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