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Spec height1 1.459 m 2
1 1.469 m Spec height1
 + 1 cm
+ 7.2 cm 2 4.927 m Spec length
1 4.855 m Spec length
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BMW 5-Series Sedan M5 2005 - 2010
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5-Series
Sedan M5
Gen. 5 | 2005 - 2010
Spotted in Switzerland 20″
Audi A6 Sedan 2008 - 2011
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Audi
A6
Sedan
Gen. 3.1 | 2008 - 2011
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan M5 2005 vs. Audi A6 (C6) Sedan 2008


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan M5 2005 is 7.2 cm shorter and 1 cm higher compared to Audi A6 (C6) Sedan 2008. It offers 9% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
485.5 cm
Length
492.7 cm
+7.2
184.6 cm
Width2
185.5 cm
+0.9
203.6 cm
+0.6
Width incl. mirrors
203 cm
146.9 cm
+1
Height1
145.9 cm
288.9 cm
+4.6
Wheelbase
284.3 cm
12.8 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1830 kg
+15%
Weight4,6
1595 kg
5
Seats max.
5
500 l
Cargo volume EU4
546 l
+10%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 90891
+156%
Price EU7
€ 35500
$ --
Price US7
$ 45100
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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