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Background grid Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2018-2021 BMW 5 Sedan 2020-2023
Spec height1 1.435 m 2
1 1.479 m Spec height1
 + 4.4 cm
1 + 5.1 cm
+ 2.5 cm 2 4.988 m Spec length
1 4.963 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 2020 - 2023
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5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 7.1 | 2020 - 2023
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Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2018 - 2021
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CLS
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 2018 - 2021
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (G30) Sedan 2020 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS (C257) Sedan 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (G30) Sedan 2020 is 2.5 cm shorter and 4.4 cm higher compared to Mercedes-Benz CLS (C257) Sedan 2018. It has 5.1 cm more ground clearance and offers 9% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
496.3 cm
Length
498.8 cm
+2.5
197 cm
+8
Width2
189 cm
212.6 cm
+5.7
Width incl. mirrors
206.9 cm
147.9 cm
+4.4
Height1
143.5 cm
297.5 cm
+3.6
Wheelbase
293.9 cm
14.4 cm
+5.1
Ground clearance3
9.3 cm
1685 kg
Weight4,6
1790 kg
+7%
5
Seats max.
5
530 l
+9%
Cargo volume EU4
490 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
396 l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 53700
Price EU7
€ 57792
+8%
$ 54200
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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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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