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Background grid BMW 5 Estate 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS Estate 2014-2017
Spec height1 59 in 2 
+ 3.11 in
1 55.9 in Spec height1
+ 0.87 in 2
2 194.6 in Spec length
+ 0.43 in 1 195 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Mercedes-Benz CLS Estate 2014 - 2017
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Mercedes-Benz
CLS
Estate
Gen. 2.1 | 2014 - 2017
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
BMW 5-Series Estate 2016 - 2020
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BMW
5-Series
Estate
Gen. 7 | 2016 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz CLS (X218) Estate 2014 vs. BMW 5-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2016


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz CLS (X218) Estate 2014 is 0.43 in longer and 3.11 in lower compared to BMW 5-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2016. It has 0.9 in less ground clearance and offers 9% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
195 in
+0.4
Length
194.6 in
74.1 in
+0.6
Width2
73.5 in
81.69 in
Width incl. mirrors
83.7 in
+2.01
55.9 in
Height1
59 in
+3.1
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
+4
4.6 in
Ground clearance3
5.5 in
+0.9
4221.8 lbs
+11%
Weight4,6
3814 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
20.8 cu ft
+4%
Cargo volume EU4
20.1 cu ft
54.7 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
60 cu ft
+10%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 46160
Price EU7
€ 48600
+6%
$ --
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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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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