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Background grid Mercedes-Benz C Estate 2011-2014 BMW 3 Estate 2004-2013
Spec height1 57.4 in 2 
+ 1.61 in
1 55.8 in Spec height1
1 + 1.14 in
+ 2.91 in 2 181.1 in Spec length
1 178.2 in Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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BMW 3-Series Estate 2004 - 2013
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BMW
3-Series
Estate
Gen. 5 | 2004 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Mirrored image
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate 2011 - 2014
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Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Estate
Gen. 3.1 | 2011 - 2014
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series Touring (E91) Estate 2004 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (S204) Estate 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series Touring (E91) Estate 2004 is 2.91 in shorter and 1.61 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz C-Class (S204) Estate 2011. It has 1.2 in more ground clearance and offers 8% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
178.2 in
Length
181.1 in
+2.9
71.5 in
+1.8
Width2
69.7 in
78.31 in
Width incl. mirrors
79.06 in
+0.75
55.8 in
Height1
57.4 in
+1.6
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
5.6 in
+1.2
Ground clearance3
4.4 in
3318 lbs
Weight4,6
3395.1 lbs
+3%
5
Seats max.
5
16.2 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17.1 cu ft
+6%
48.9 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
53 cu ft
+9%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 28300
Price EU7
€ 34718
+23%
$ --
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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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