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Background grid Jaguar S-Type Sedan 1998-2002 BMW 5 Sedan 1999-2004
Spec height1 1.441 m 2 
+ 0.6 cm
1 1.435 m Spec height1
+ 1.8 cm 2 1.818 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
Jaguar S-Type Sedan 1998 - 2002
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Jaguar
S-Type
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1998 - 2002
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999 vs. Jaguar S-Type (CCX) Sedan 1998


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999 is 1.8 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower compared to Jaguar S-Type (CCX) Sedan 1998. It offers 25% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
477.5 cm
Length
486.1 cm
+8.6
180 cm
Width2
181.8 cm
+1.8
207 cm
+1
Width incl. mirrors
206 cm
143.5 cm
Height1
144.1 cm
+0.6
283 cm
Wheelbase
290.9 cm
+7.9
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1570 kg
Weight4,6
1705 kg
+9%
5
Seats max.
5
460 l
+25%
Cargo volume EU4
370 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 32050
Price EU7
€ 35279
+11%
$ --
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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