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Spec height¹ 57.8 in 2

1 57.9 in Spec height¹
+ 0.12 in

+ 1.18 in 2

2 72.7 in Spec width²

+ 0.31 in 1 73 in Spec width²

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Mercedes-Benz

E-Class

Sedan

Gen. 4 | 2009 - 2013

Photographed in Switzerland 17″

BMW

5-Series

Sedan

Gen. 5 | 2003 - 2010

Photographed in Switzerland 17″

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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) Sedan 2009 vs. BMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan 2003

Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) Sedan 2009 is 0.31 in wider and 0.12 in higher compared to BMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan 2003. It has 1.2 in less ground clearance and offers 4% more cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Mid-size

Size class

Mid-size

191.7 in

+1.1

Length

190.6 in

73 in

+0.3

Width²

72.7 in

81.54 in

+1.38

Width incl. mirrors

80.16 in

57.9 in

+0.1

Height¹

57.8 in

113.1 in

Wheelbase

113.7 in

+0.6

4.5 in

Ground clearance³

5.7 in

+1.2

3791.9 lbs

+11%

Weight^4,⁶

3439.2 lbs

Seats max.

19.1 cu ft

+4%

Cargo volume EU⁴

18.4 cu ft

-- 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

€ 39270

+11%

Price EU⁷

€ 35500

$ 49400

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). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

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