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Spec height¹ 57.9 in 2
+ 0.12 in

1 57.8 in Spec height¹

1 + 1.18 in

+ 1.06 in 2 191.7 in Spec length

1 190.6 in Spec length

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BMW

5-Series

Sedan

Gen. 5 | 2003 - 2010

Photographed in Switzerland 17″ Mirrored image

Mercedes-Benz

E-Class

Sedan

Gen. 4 | 2009 - 2013

Photographed in Switzerland 17″ Mirrored image

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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan 2003 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) Sedan 2009

Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan 2003 is 1.06 in shorter and 0.12 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) Sedan 2009. It has 1.2 in more ground clearance and offers 4% less cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Mid-size

Size class

Mid-size

190.6 in

Length

191.7 in

+1.1

72.7 in

Width²

73 in

+0.3

80.16 in

Width incl. mirrors

81.54 in

+1.38

57.8 in

Height¹

57.9 in

+0.1

113.7 in

+0.6

Wheelbase

113.1 in

5.7 in

+1.2

Ground clearance³

4.5 in

3439.2 lbs

Weight^4,⁶

3791.9 lbs

+11%

Seats max.

18.4 cu ft

Cargo volume EU⁴

19.1 cu ft

+4%

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Premium

Segment

Premium

€ 35500

Price EU⁷

€ 39270

+11%

$ --

Price US⁷

$ 49400

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

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