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Background grid Audi A6 Sedan 1997-2004 BMW 5 Sedan 1999-2004
Spec height1 1.453 m 2 
+ 1.8 cm
1 1.435 m Spec height1
+ 1 cm 2 1.81 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
Audi A6 Sedan 1997 - 2004
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Audi
A6
Sedan
1997 - 2004
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999 vs. Audi A6 Sedan 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999 is 1 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower compared to Audi A6 Sedan 1997. It offers 17% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
477.5 cm
Length
479.6 cm
+2.1
180 cm
Width2
181 cm
+1
207 cm
+13.8
Width incl. mirrors
193.2 cm
143.5 cm
Height1
145.3 cm
+1.8
283 cm
+7
Wheelbase
276 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1570 kg
+16%
Weight4,6
1360 kg
5
Seats max.
5
460 l
Cargo volume EU4
551 l
+20%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 32050
+17%
Price EU7
€ 27400
$ --
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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