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Spec height1 1.972 m 2 
+ 49.3 cm
1 1.479 m Spec height1
+ 0.8 cm 2
2 1.941 m Spec width2
+ 2.9 cm 1 1.97 m Spec width2
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 2020 - 2023
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5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 7.1 | 2020 - 2023
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Volkswagen Transporter Van California 2024 - present
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Transporter
Van California
Gen. 7 | 2024 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (G30) Sedan 2020 vs. Volkswagen Transporter T7 California (ST) Van California 2024


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (G30) Sedan 2020 is 2.9 cm wider and 49.3 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Transporter T7 California (ST) Van California 2024. It has 0.8 cm less ground clearance and offers 87% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
--
496.3 cm
Length
517.3 cm
+21
197 cm
+2.9
Width2
194.1 cm
212.6 cm
Width incl. mirrors
225.2 cm
+12.6
147.9 cm
Height1
197.2 cm
+49.3
297.5 cm
Wheelbase
312.4 cm
+14.9
14.4 cm
Ground clearance3
15.2 cm
+0.8
1685 kg
Weight4,6
2246 kg
+34%
5
Seats max.
6
+1
530 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
4005 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 53700
Price EU7
€ 62689
+17%
$ 54200
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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