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Background grid Mercedes-Benz E Estate 1999-2002 BMW 5 Estate 1999-2004
Spec height1 1.505 m 2 
+ 6 cm
1 1.445 m Spec height1
+ 3.4 cm 2 4.839 m Spec length
1 4.805 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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BMW 5-Series Estate 1999 - 2004
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BMW
5-Series
Estate
Gen. 4.1 | 1999 - 2004
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 1999 - 2002
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Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
Estate
Gen. 2.1 | 1999 - 2002
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series Touring (E39) Estate 1999 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (S210) Estate 1999


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series Touring (E39) Estate 1999 is 3.4 cm shorter and 6 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz E-Class (S210) Estate 1999. It offers 17% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
480.5 cm
Length
483.9 cm
+3.4
180 cm
+0.1
Width2
179.9 cm
207 cm
+8.5
Width incl. mirrors
198.5 cm
144.5 cm
Height1
150.5 cm
+6
283 cm
Wheelbase
283.3 cm
+0.3
-- cm
Ground clearance3
16 cm
1670 kg
+4%
Weight4,6
1610 kg
5
Seats max.
5
410 l
Cargo volume EU4
600 l
+47%
1525 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1825 l
+20%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 34200
Price EU7
€ 34845
+2%
$ --
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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