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Background grid Tesla Model Y SUV 2021-2024 BMW 5 Sedan 1999-2004
Spec height1 1.624 m 2 
+ 18.9 cm
1 1.435 m Spec height1
2 4.75 m Spec length
+ 2.5 cm 1 4.775 m Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 1999 - 2004
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Sedan
Gen. 4.1 | 1999 - 2004
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Tesla Model Y SUV 2021 - 2024
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999 vs. Tesla Model Y SUV 2021


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999 is 2.5 cm longer and 18.9 cm lower compared to Tesla Model Y SUV 2021. It offers 79% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
+1
Size class
Compact
477.5 cm
+2.5
Length
475 cm
180 cm
Width2
197.8 cm
+17.8
207 cm
Width incl. mirrors
212.9 cm
+5.9
143.5 cm
Height1
162.4 cm
+18.9
283 cm
Wheelbase
289 cm
+6
-- cm
Ground clearance3
16.7 cm
1570 kg
Weight4,6
1909 kg
+22%
-- km
Range max.
533 km
5
Seats max.
5
460 l
Cargo volume EU4
854 l
+86%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
2158 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
855 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
2158 l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 32050
Price EU7
€ 56965
+78%
$ --
Price US7
$ 48000
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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