Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Mercedes-Benz CLS Estate 2014-2017 BMW 5 Estate 2010-2017
Spec height1 55.9 in 2
1 57.5 in Spec height1
 + 1.61 in
1 + 0.91 in
+ 1.69 in 2 195 in Spec length
1 193.3 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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BMW 5-Series Estate 2010 - 2017
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BMW
5-Series
Estate
Gen. 6 | 2010 - 2017
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Mercedes-Benz CLS Estate 2014 - 2017
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Mercedes-Benz
CLS
Estate
Gen. 2.1 | 2014 - 2017
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series Touring (F11) Estate 2010 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS (X218) Estate 2014


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series Touring (F11) Estate 2010 is 1.69 in shorter and 1.61 in higher compared to Mercedes-Benz CLS (X218) Estate 2014. It has 1 in more ground clearance and offers 8% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
193.3 in
Length
195 in
+1.7
73.2 in
Width2
74.1 in
+0.9
82.44 in
+0.75
Width incl. mirrors
81.69 in
57.5 in
+1.6
Height1
55.9 in
116.9 in
+3.8
Wheelbase
113.1 in
5.6 in
+1
Ground clearance3
4.6 in
3924.2 lbs
Weight4,6
4221.8 lbs
+8%
5
Seats max.
5
19.8 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
20.8 cu ft
+6%
59 cu ft
+8%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
54.7 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 36750
Price EU7
€ 46160
+26%
$ --
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).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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