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Spec height¹ 55.6 in 2

1 56.5 in Spec height¹
+ 0.91 in

2 68.9 in Spec width²

+ 1.93 in 1 70.9 in Spec width²

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BMW

5-Series

Sedan

Gen. 4.1 | 1999 - 2004

Photographed in Switzerland 15″ Quality

BMW

5-Series

Sedan

Gen. 3 | 1987 - 1996

Photographed in Switzerland 17″

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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999 vs. BMW 5-Series (E34) Sedan 1987

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

Trend Index⁸

Mid-size

Size class

Mid-size

188 in

+2.2

Length

185.8 in

70.9 in

Width²

68.9 in

81.5 in

Width incl. mirrors

-- in

56.5 in

+0.9

Height¹

55.6 in

111.4 in

+2.7

Wheelbase

108.7 in

-- in

Ground clearance³

-- in

3461.3 lbs

+16%

Weight^4,⁶

2998.3 lbs

Seats max.

16.2 cu ft

Cargo volume EU⁴

16.2 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

16.2 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Premium

Segment

Premium

€ 32050

+41%

Price EU⁷

€ 22750

$ --

Price US⁷

$ 28655

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). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

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Origin of the most car models

1908
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