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Rear

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Spec height¹ 59.6 in 2
+ 4.61 in

1 55 in Spec height¹

+ 42.6 in 2 199.2 in Spec length

1 156.6 in Spec length

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Ford

Escort

3-door Hatchback

Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980

Spotted in Switzerland 13″ Mirrored image

BMW

5-Series

Estate

Gen. 8 | 2023 - present

Spotted in Switzerland 18″

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Side View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 vs. BMW 5-Series Touring (G61) Estate 2023

Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 is 42.6 in shorter and 4.61 in lower compared to BMW 5-Series Touring (G61) Estate 2023. It offers 76% less cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Mid-size

156.6 in

Length

199.2 in

+42.6

62.8 in

Width²

74.8 in

+12

-- in

Width incl. mirrors

84.88 in

55 in

Height¹

59.6 in

+4.6

94.8 in

Wheelbase

117.9 in

+23.1

-- in

Ground clearance³

6.1 in

1929 lbs

Weight^4,⁶

4210.8 lbs

+119%

Seats max.

14.5 cu ft

Cargo volume EU⁴

20.1 cu ft

+39%

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

60 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Standard

Segment

Premium

€ 4190

Price EU⁷

€ 61750

+1374%

$ --

Price US⁷

$ --

BMW global website

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). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

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Origin of the most car models

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