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Background grid Mercedes-Benz C Estate 2004-2008 BMW 3 Estate 2001-2006
Spec height1 1.466 m 2 
+ 5.7 cm
1 1.409 m Spec height1
+ 6.3 cm 2 4.541 m Spec length
1 4.478 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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BMW 3-Series Estate 2001 - 2006
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BMW
3-Series
Estate
Gen. 4 | 2001 - 2006
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate 2004 - 2008
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Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Estate
Gen. 2 | 2004 - 2008
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series Touring (E46) Estate 2001 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (S203) Estate 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series Touring (E46) Estate 2001 is 6.3 cm shorter and 5.7 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz C-Class (S203) Estate 2004. It offers 1% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
447.8 cm
Length
454.1 cm
+6.3
173.9 cm
+1.1
Width2
172.8 cm
194 cm
Width incl. mirrors
198 cm
+4
140.9 cm
Height1
146.6 cm
+5.7
272.5 cm
+1
Wheelbase
271.5 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
11.5 cm
1465 kg
Weight4,6
1565 kg
+7%
5
Seats max.
5
435 l
Cargo volume EU4
480 l
+11%
1345 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1354 l
+1%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 25850
Price EU7
€ 31030
+20%
$ --
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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