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Background grid Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2004-2008 BMW 5 Sedan 1999-2004
Spec height1 1.39 m 2
1 1.435 m Spec height1
 + 4.5 cm
+ 14.5 cm 2 4.92 m Spec length
1 4.775 m Spec length
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Center wheels
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Front bumper
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 1999 - 2004
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 4.1 | 1999 - 2004
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Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2004 - 2008
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CLS
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2008
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219) Sedan 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999 is 14.5 cm shorter and 4.5 cm higher compared to Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219) Sedan 2004. It offers 8% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
477.5 cm
Length
492 cm
+14.5
180 cm
Width2
187.3 cm
+7.3
207 cm
+1
Width incl. mirrors
206 cm
143.5 cm
+4.5
Height1
139 cm
283 cm
Wheelbase
285.4 cm
+2.4
-- cm
Ground clearance3
13 cm
1570 kg
Weight4,6
1730 kg
+11%
5
Seats max.
5
460 l
Cargo volume EU4
495 l
+8%
-- 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
€ 56840
+78%
$ --
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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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