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Background grid Lexus ES Sedan 2006-2009 BMW 5 Sedan 2003-2010
Spec height1 1.45 m 2
1 1.468 m Spec height1
 + 1.8 cm
+ 1.3 cm 2 4.854 m Spec length
1 4.841 m Spec length
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Center wheels
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Front bumper
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 2003 - 2010
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5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 5 | 2003 - 2010
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Lexus ES Sedan 2006 - 2009
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ES
Sedan
Gen. 5 | 2006 - 2009
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan 2003 vs. Lexus ES (XV40) Sedan 2006


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan 2003 is 1.3 cm shorter and 1.8 cm higher compared to Lexus ES (XV40) Sedan 2006. It offers 25% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
484.1 cm
Length
485.4 cm
+1.3
184.6 cm
+2.5
Width2
182.1 cm
203.6 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
146.8 cm
+1.8
Height1
145 cm
288.8 cm
+11.2
Wheelbase
277.6 cm
14.4 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1560 kg
Weight4,6
1624 kg
+5%
5
Seats max.
5
520 l
+25%
Cargo volume EU4
416 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 35500
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ 33470
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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