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Background grid Mercedes-Benz E Sedan 1984-1993 BMW 5 Sedan 1981-1987
Spec height1 1.431 m 2 
+ 1.6 cm
1 1.415 m Spec height1
+ 12 cm 2 4.74 m Spec length
1 4.62 m Spec length
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Center wheels
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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 E-Class Sedan 1984 - 1993
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Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1984 - 1993
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E28) Sedan 1981 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124) Sedan 1984


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E28) Sedan 1981 is 12 cm shorter and 1.6 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124) Sedan 1984. It offers 12% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
462 cm
Length
474 cm
+12
170 cm
Width2
174 cm
+4
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
141.5 cm
Height1
143.1 cm
+1.6
262.5 cm
Wheelbase
280 cm
+17.5
-- cm
Ground clearance3
16.5 cm
1160 kg
Weight4,6
-- kg
5
Seats max.
5
460 l
Cargo volume EU4
520 l
+13%
-- 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
€ 16670
+53%
$ --
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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