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Background grid BMW 3 Sedan 2018-2022 Lotus Elan Coupé 1964-1966
Spec height1 1.435 m 2 
+ 26.7 cm
1 1.168 m Spec height1
+ 1 cm 2
+ 40.5 cm 2 1.827 m Spec width2
1 1.422 m Spec width2
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Lotus Elan Coupé 26R 1964 - 1966
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Lotus
Elan
Coupé 26R
Gen. 1 | 1964 - 1966
Spotted in Switzerland 13″
BMW 3-Series Sedan 2018 - 2022
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 7 | 2018 - 2022
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonLotus Elan Coupé 26R 1964 vs. BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | Lotus Elan Coupé 26R 1964 is 40.5 cm narrower and 26.7 cm lower compared to BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018. It has 1 cm less ground clearance.

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Size class
Compact
368.3 cm
Length
470.9 cm
+102.6
142.2 cm
Width2
182.7 cm
+40.5
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
206.8 cm
116.8 cm
Height1
143.5 cm
+26.7
213.4 cm
Wheelbase
285.1 cm
+71.7
12.6 cm
Ground clearance3
13.6 cm
+1
600 kg
Weight4,6
1520 kg
+154%
2
Seats max.
5
+3
-- l
Cargo volume EU4
480 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 11320
Price EU7
€ 37850
+235%
$ --
Price US7
$ 40250
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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3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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