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Background grid Mercedes-Benz E Sedan 2009-2013 BMW 5 Sedan 2010-2017
Spec height1 57.9 in 2 
+ 0.28 in
1 57.6 in Spec height1
1 + 1.06 in
2 191.7 in Spec length
+ 1.22 in 1 192.9 in Spec length
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 2010 - 2017
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 6 | 2010 - 2017
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 2009 - 2013
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Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
Sedan
Gen. 4 | 2009 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (F10) Sedan 2010 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) Sedan 2009


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (F10) Sedan 2010 is 1.22 in longer and 0.28 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) Sedan 2009. It has 1.1 in more ground clearance and offers 4% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
192.9 in
+1.2
Length
191.7 in
73.2 in
+0.2
Width2
73 in
82.44 in
+0.9
Width incl. mirrors
81.54 in
57.6 in
Height1
57.9 in
+0.3
116.9 in
+3.8
Wheelbase
113.1 in
5.6 in
+1.1
Ground clearance3
4.5 in
3681.7 lbs
Weight4,6
3791.9 lbs
+3%
5
Seats max.
5
18.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
19.1 cu ft
+4%
-- 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
€ 40200
+3%
Price EU7
€ 39270
$ --
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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