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Background grid Mercedes-Benz E Sedan 1996-2002 BMW 5 Sedan 1987-1996
Spec height1 1.441 m 2 
+ 2.9 cm
1 1.412 m Spec height1
+ 4.8 cm 2 1.799 m Spec width2
1 1.751 m Spec width2
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 1987 - 1996
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 1987 - 1996
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 1996 - 2002
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Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
Sedan
Gen. 2.1 | 1996 - 2002
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Quality
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E34) Sedan 1987 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210) Sedan 1996


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E34) Sedan 1987 is 4.8 cm narrower and 2.9 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210) Sedan 1996. It offers 12% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
472 cm
Length
481.8 cm
+9.8
175.1 cm
Width2
179.9 cm
+4.8
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
198.5 cm
141.2 cm
Height1
144.1 cm
+2.9
276.1 cm
Wheelbase
283.2 cm
+7.1
-- cm
Ground clearance3
14.2 cm
1360 kg
Weight4,6
1590 kg
+17%
5
Seats max.
5
460 l
Cargo volume EU4
520 l
+13%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
459 l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 22750
Price EU7
€ 31320
+38%
$ 28655
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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Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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