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Background grid Renault Thalia Sedan 2008-2013 BMW 5 Sedan 2003-2010
Spec height1 1.439 m 2
1 1.468 m Spec height1
 + 2.9 cm
1 + 0.4 cm
2 1.639 m Spec width2
+ 20.7 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″
Renault Thalia Sedan 2008 - 2013
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Renault
Thalia
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 2008 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan 2003 vs. Renault Thalia Sedan 2008


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan 2003 is 20.7 cm wider and 2.9 cm higher compared to Renault Thalia Sedan 2008. It has 0.4 cm more ground clearance and offers 3% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
+2
Size class
Subcompact
484.1 cm
+58
Length
426.1 cm
184.6 cm
+20.7
Width2
163.9 cm
203.6 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
146.8 cm
+2.9
Height1
143.9 cm
288.8 cm
+41.5
Wheelbase
247.3 cm
14.4 cm
+0.4
Ground clearance3
14 cm
1560 kg
+73%
Weight4,6
904 kg
5
Seats max.
5
520 l
+3%
Cargo volume EU4
506 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
+2
Segment
Economy
€ 35500
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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