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Background grid Mercedes-Benz E Sedan 2009-2013 BMW 5 Sedan 2003-2010
Spec height1 1.471 m 2 
+ 0.3 cm
1 1.468 m Spec height1
1 + 3 cm
+ 2.7 cm 2 4.868 m Spec length
1 4.841 m Spec length
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 2003 - 2010
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5-Series
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Gen. 5 | 2003 - 2010
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 2009 - 2013
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E-Class
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Gen. 4 | 2009 - 2013
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan 2003 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) Sedan 2009


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan 2003 is 2.7 cm shorter and 0.3 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) Sedan 2009. It has 3 cm more ground clearance and offers 4% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
484.1 cm
Length
486.8 cm
+2.7
184.6 cm
Width2
185.4 cm
+0.8
203.6 cm
Width incl. mirrors
207.1 cm
+3.5
146.8 cm
Height1
147.1 cm
+0.3
288.8 cm
+1.4
Wheelbase
287.4 cm
14.4 cm
+3
Ground clearance3
11.4 cm
1560 kg
Weight4,6
1720 kg
+11%
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
€ 39270
+11%
$ --
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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