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Background grid Mercedes-Benz E Estate 2006-2009 BMW 5 Estate 2003-2010
Spec height1 1.506 m 2 
+ 1.5 cm
1 1.491 m Spec height1
1 + 2.1 cm
2 1.822 m Spec width2
+ 2.8 cm 1 1.85 m Spec width2
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BMW 5-Series Estate 2003 - 2010
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BMW
5-Series
Estate
Gen. 5 | 2003 - 2010
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2006 - 2009
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Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
Estate
Gen. 3 | 2006 - 2009
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series Touring (E61) Estate 2003 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (S211) Estate 2006


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series Touring (E61) Estate 2003 is 2.8 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz E-Class (S211) Estate 2006. It has 2.1 cm more ground clearance and offers 16% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
484.3 cm
Length
488.8 cm
+4.5
185 cm
+2.8
Width2
182.2 cm
203.6 cm
+4.6
Width incl. mirrors
199 cm
149.1 cm
Height1
150.6 cm
+1.5
289 cm
+3.6
Wheelbase
285.4 cm
14.4 cm
+2.1
Ground clearance3
12.3 cm
1675 kg
Weight4,6
1785 kg
+7%
5
Seats max.
5
500 l
Cargo volume EU4
690 l
+38%
1650 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1950 l
+19%
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Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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Segment
Premium
€ 39291
Price EU7
€ 41829
+7%
$ --
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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