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Background grid Mercedes-Benz C Estate 2011-2014 BMW 5 Sedan 2023-present
Spec height1 1.459 m 2
1 1.515 m Spec height1
 + 5.6 cm
1 + 4.2 cm
2 4.601 m Spec length
+ 45.9 cm 1 5.06 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 2023 - present
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 8 | 2023 - present
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate 2011 - 2014
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Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Estate
Gen. 3.1 | 2011 - 2014
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (G60) Sedan 2023 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (S204) Estate 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (G60) Sedan 2023 is 45.9 cm longer and 5.6 cm higher compared to Mercedes-Benz C-Class (S204) Estate 2011. It has 4.2 cm more ground clearance and offers 66% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
+1
Size class
Compact
506 cm
+45.9
Length
460.1 cm
190 cm
+13
Width2
177 cm
215.6 cm
+14.8
Width incl. mirrors
200.8 cm
151.5 cm
+5.6
Height1
145.9 cm
299.5 cm
+23.5
Wheelbase
276 cm
15.4 cm
+4.2
Ground clearance3
11.2 cm
1800 kg
+17%
Weight4,6
1540 kg
5
Seats max.
5
520 l
+8%
Cargo volume EU4
485 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1500 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 57550
+66%
Price EU7
€ 34718
$ 57900
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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