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Background grid Acura TL Sedan 2003-2008 BMW 5 Sedan 1999-2004
Spec height1 1.44 m 2 
+ 0.5 cm
1 1.435 m Spec height1
+ 3.4 cm 2 1.834 m Spec width2
1 1.8 m Spec width2
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 1999 - 2004
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 4.1 | 1999 - 2004
Spotted in Switzerland 15″ Quality
Acura TL Sedan 2003 - 2008
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Acura
TL
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 2003 - 2008
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Spotted in the USA 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999 vs. Acura TL Sedan 2003


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999 is 3.4 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower compared to Acura TL Sedan 2003

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
477.5 cm
Length
480.8 cm
+3.3
180 cm
Width2
183.4 cm
+3.4
207 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
143.5 cm
Height1
144 cm
+0.5
283 cm
+8.9
Wheelbase
274.1 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
14.7 cm
1570 kg
Weight4,6
1579 kg
+1%
5
Seats max.
5
460 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
354 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 32050
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ 32650
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
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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