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Spec height1 1.483 m 2 
+ 1.5 cm
1 1.468 m Spec height1
1 + 2.1 cm
2 1.821 m Spec width2
+ 2.5 cm 1 1.846 m Spec width2
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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″
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 2007 - 2009
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Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
Sedan
Gen. 3.1 | 2007 - 2009
Spotted in Germany 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan 2003 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211) Sedan 2007


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan 2003 is 2.5 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211) Sedan 2007. It has 2.1 cm more ground clearance and offers 4% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
484.1 cm
Length
485.1 cm
+1
184.6 cm
+2.5
Width2
182.1 cm
203.6 cm
+4.6
Width incl. mirrors
199 cm
146.8 cm
Height1
148.3 cm
+1.5
288.8 cm
+3.3
Wheelbase
285.5 cm
14.4 cm
+2.1
Ground clearance3
12.3 cm
1560 kg
Weight4,6
1615 kg
+4%
5
Seats max.
5
520 l
Cargo volume EU4
540 l
+4%
-- 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
€ 38318
+8%
$ --
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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