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Background grid BMW 5 Sedan 2005-2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2004-2008
Spec height1 57.8 in 2 
+ 3.11 in
1 54.7 in Spec height1
1 + 0.08 in
2 72.7 in Spec width2
+ 1.06 in 1 73.7 in Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2004 - 2008
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Mercedes-Benz
CLS
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2008
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
BMW 5-Series Sedan M5 2005 - 2010
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan M5
Gen. 5 | 2005 - 2010
Spotted in Switzerland 20″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz CLS (C219) Sedan 2004 vs. BMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan M5 2005


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219) Sedan 2004 is 1.06 in wider and 3.11 in lower compared to BMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan M5 2005. It has 0.1 in more ground clearance and offers 1% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
193.7 in
+2.6
Length
191.1 in
73.7 in
+1
Width2
72.7 in
81.1 in
+0.94
Width incl. mirrors
80.16 in
54.7 in
Height1
57.8 in
+3.1
112.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
+1.3
5.1 in
+0.1
Ground clearance3
5 in
3814 lbs
Weight4,6
4034.5 lbs
+6%
5
Seats max.
5
17.5 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17.7 cu ft
+2%
-- 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
€ 56840
Price EU7
€ 90891
+60%
$ --
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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