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Background grid Audi A6 Estate 2008-2011 BMW 5 Estate 2003-2010
Spec height1 57.6 in 2
1 58.7 in Spec height1
 + 1.1 in
+ 0.2 in 2 73 in Spec width2
1 72.8 in Spec width2
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BMW 5-Series Estate 2003 - 2010
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BMW
5-Series
Estate
Gen. 5 | 2003 - 2010
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Audi A6 Estate 2008 - 2011
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Audi
A6
Estate
Gen. 3 | 2008 - 2011
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series Touring (E61) Estate 2003 vs. Audi A6 Avant (C6) Estate 2008


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series Touring (E61) Estate 2003 is 0.2 in narrower and 1.1 in higher compared to Audi A6 Avant (C6) Estate 2008. It offers 1% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
190.7 in
Length
194 in
+3.3
72.8 in
Width2
73 in
+0.2
80.16 in
+0.24
Width incl. mirrors
79.92 in
58.7 in
+1.1
Height1
57.6 in
113.8 in
+1.9
Wheelbase
111.9 in
5.7 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
3692.7 lbs
+1%
Weight4,6
3670.7 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
17.7 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
20 cu ft
+13%
58.3 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
58.6 cu ft
+1%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 39291
+5%
Price EU7
€ 37750
$ --
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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