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Background grid Mercedes-Benz 123 Sedan 1976-1986 BMW 5 Sedan 1981-1987
Spec height1 1.435 m 2 
+ 2 cm
1 1.415 m Spec height1
+ 8.4 cm 2 1.784 m Spec width2
1 1.7 m Spec width2
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 1981 - 1987
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 1981 - 1987
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
Mercedes-Benz 123 Sedan 1976 - 1986
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Mercedes-Benz
123
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1976 - 1986
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E28) Sedan 1981 vs. Mercedes-Benz 123 (W123) Sedan 1976


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E28) Sedan 1981 is 8.4 cm narrower and 2 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz 123 (W123) Sedan 1976. It offers 8% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
462 cm
Length
472.5 cm
+10.5
170 cm
Width2
178.4 cm
+8.4
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
141.5 cm
Height1
143.5 cm
+2
262.5 cm
Wheelbase
279.5 cm
+17
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1160 kg
Weight4,6
-- kg
5
Seats max.
5
460 l
Cargo volume EU4
500 l
+9%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 10916
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
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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3064050
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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