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Background grid Mercedes-Benz E Estate 2013-2017 BMW 5 Estate 2016-2020
Spec height1 1.474 m 2
1 1.498 m Spec height1
 + 2.4 cm
1 + 2.6 cm
2 4.905 m Spec length
+ 3.7 cm 1 4.942 m Spec length
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BMW 5-Series Estate 2016 - 2020
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5-Series
Estate
Gen. 7 | 2016 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2013 - 2017
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E-Class
Estate
Gen. 4.1 | 2013 - 2017
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2016 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (S212) Estate 2013


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2016 is 3.7 cm longer and 2.4 cm higher compared to Mercedes-Benz E-Class (S212) Estate 2013. It has 2.6 cm more ground clearance and offers 13% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
494.2 cm
+3.7
Length
490.5 cm
186.8 cm
+1.4
Width2
185.4 cm
212.6 cm
+5.5
Width incl. mirrors
207.1 cm
149.8 cm
+2.4
Height1
147.4 cm
297.5 cm
+10.1
Wheelbase
287.4 cm
14 cm
+2.6
Ground clearance3
11.4 cm
1730 kg
Weight4,6
1845 kg
+7%
5
Seats max.
5
570 l
Cargo volume EU4
695 l
+22%
1700 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1950 l
+15%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
580 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
1625 l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 48600
+11%
Price EU7
€ 43881
$ --
Price US7
$ 58600
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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