Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Mercedes-Benz V Van LWB 2014-2019 BMW 5 Sedan 1987-1996
Spec height1 74 in 2 
+ 18.43 in
1 55.6 in Spec height1
+ 6.97 in 2 75.9 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
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Mercedes-Benz V-Class Van LWB 2014 - 2019
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Mercedes-Benz
V-Class
Van LWB
Gen. 2 | 2014 - 2019
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E34) Sedan 1987 vs. Mercedes-Benz V-Class (W447) Van LWB 2014


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E34) Sedan 1987 is 6.97 in narrower and 18.43 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz V-Class (W447) Van LWB 2014. It offers 68% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
--
185.8 in
Length
211.4 in
+25.6
68.9 in
Width2
75.9 in
+7
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
88.54 in
55.6 in
Height1
74 in
+18.4
108.7 in
Wheelbase
135 in
+26.3
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2998.3 lbs
Weight4,6
4629.7 lbs
+55%
5
Seats max.
--
16.2 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
49.8 cu ft
+208%
-- 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
€ 43768
+93%
$ 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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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
Featured in
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