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Background grid Mercedes-Benz CLS Estate 2014-2017 BMW 5 Estate 2016-2020
Spec height1 1.419 m 2
1 1.498 m Spec height1
 + 7.9 cm
1 + 2.2 cm
+ 1.3 cm 2 1.881 m Spec width2
1 1.868 m Spec width2
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BMW 5-Series Estate 2016 - 2020
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BMW
5-Series
Estate
Gen. 7 | 2016 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
Mercedes-Benz CLS Estate 2014 - 2017
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Mercedes-Benz
CLS
Estate
Gen. 2.1 | 2014 - 2017
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2016 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS (X218) Estate 2014


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2016 is 1.3 cm narrower and 7.9 cm higher compared to Mercedes-Benz CLS (X218) Estate 2014. It has 2.2 cm more ground clearance and offers 10% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
494.2 cm
Length
495.3 cm
+1.1
186.8 cm
Width2
188.1 cm
+1.3
212.6 cm
+5.1
Width incl. mirrors
207.5 cm
149.8 cm
+7.9
Height1
141.9 cm
297.5 cm
+10.1
Wheelbase
287.4 cm
14 cm
+2.2
Ground clearance3
11.8 cm
1730 kg
Weight4,6
1915 kg
+11%
5
Seats max.
5
570 l
Cargo volume EU4
590 l
+4%
1700 l
+10%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1550 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 48600
+6%
Price EU7
€ 46160
$ --
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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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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