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Background grid Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2004-2008 BMW 5 Sedan 2005-2010
Spec height1 1.39 m 2
1 1.469 m Spec height1
 + 7.9 cm
+ 0.2 cm 2
+ 6.5 cm 2 4.92 m Spec length
1 4.855 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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BMW 5-Series Sedan M5 2005 - 2010
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan M5
Gen. 5 | 2005 - 2010
Spotted in Switzerland 20″
Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2004 - 2008
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Mercedes-Benz
CLS
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2008
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan M5 2005 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219) Sedan 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E60) Sedan M5 2005 is 6.5 cm shorter and 7.9 cm higher compared to Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219) Sedan 2004. It has 0.2 cm less ground clearance and offers 1% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
485.5 cm
Length
492 cm
+6.5
184.6 cm
Width2
187.3 cm
+2.7
203.6 cm
Width incl. mirrors
206 cm
+2.4
146.9 cm
+7.9
Height1
139 cm
288.9 cm
+3.5
Wheelbase
285.4 cm
12.8 cm
Ground clearance3
13 cm
+0.2
1830 kg
+6%
Weight4,6
1730 kg
5
Seats max.
5
500 l
+1%
Cargo volume EU4
495 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 90891
+60%
Price EU7
€ 56840
$ --
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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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