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Background grid Audi A6 Sedan 1997-2004 BMW 5 Sedan 2003-2010
Spec height1 1.453 m 2
1 1.468 m Spec height1
 + 1.5 cm
2 4.796 m Spec length
+ 4.5 cm 1 4.841 m Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 2003 - 2010
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 5 | 2003 - 2010
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Mirrored image
Audi A6 Sedan 1997 - 2004
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Audi
A6
Sedan
1997 - 2004
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan 2003 vs. Audi A6 Sedan 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan 2003 is 4.5 cm longer and 1.5 cm higher compared to Audi A6 Sedan 1997. It offers 6% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
484.1 cm
+4.5
Length
479.6 cm
184.6 cm
+3.6
Width2
181 cm
203.6 cm
+10.4
Width incl. mirrors
193.2 cm
146.8 cm
+1.5
Height1
145.3 cm
288.8 cm
+12.8
Wheelbase
276 cm
14.4 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1560 kg
+15%
Weight4,6
1360 kg
5
Seats max.
5
520 l
Cargo volume EU4
551 l
+6%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 35500
+30%
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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