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Background grid Audi A6 Sedan 1997-2004 BMW 5 Sedan 1999-2004
Spec height1 57.2 in 2 
+ 0.71 in
1 56.5 in Spec height1
+ 0.83 in 2 188.8 in Spec length
1 188 in Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 1999 - 2004
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 4.1 | 1999 - 2004
Spotted in Switzerland 15″ Quality
Audi A6 Sedan 1997 - 2004
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Audi
A6
Sedan
1997 - 2004
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999 vs. Audi A6 Sedan 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999 is 0.83 in shorter and 0.71 in lower compared to Audi A6 Sedan 1997. It offers 17% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
188 in
Length
188.8 in
+0.8
70.9 in
Width2
71.3 in
+0.4
81.5 in
+5.44
Width incl. mirrors
76.06 in
56.5 in
Height1
57.2 in
+0.7
111.4 in
+2.7
Wheelbase
108.7 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
3461.3 lbs
+16%
Weight4,6
2998.3 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
16.2 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
19.5 cu ft
+21%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 32050
+17%
Price EU7
€ 27400
$ --
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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