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Background grid BMW 5 Sedan 1999-2004 BMW 5 Sedan 1987-1996
Spec height1 56.5 in 2 
+ 0.91 in
1 55.6 in Spec height1
+ 1.93 in 2 70.9 in Spec width2
1 68.9 in Spec width2
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 1987 - 1996
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 1987 - 1996
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
BMW 5-Series Sedan 1999 - 2004
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 4.1 | 1999 - 2004
Spotted in Switzerland 15″ Quality
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E34) Sedan 1987 vs. BMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E34) Sedan 1987 is 1.93 in narrower and 0.91 in lower compared to BMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
185.8 in
Length
188 in
+2.2
68.9 in
Width2
70.9 in
+2
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
81.5 in
55.6 in
Height1
56.5 in
+0.9
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
+2.7
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2998.3 lbs
Weight4,6
3461.3 lbs
+16%
5
Seats max.
5
16.2 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
16.2 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
16.2 cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 22750
Price EU7
€ 32050
+41%
$ 28655
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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