BMW 3 Series 2020– vs BMW 501 1952–1954 size comparison

BMW 501 1952–1954 is 64 mm (1.3%) shorter than BMW 3 Series 2020–. It is 123 mm (6.5%) narrower, 97 mm (6.8%) taller and 22 mm (0.8%) shorter in wheelbase.

DimensionBMW 3 Series 2020–BMW 501 1952–1954Difference
Length4794 mm4730 mm-64 mm (-1.3%)
Width1903 mm1780 mm-123 mm (-6.5%)
Height1433 mm1530 mm+97 mm (+6.8%)
Wheelbase2857 mm2835 mm-22 mm (-0.8%)

BMW 3 Series 2020– dimensions · BMW 501 1952–1954 dimensions