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Background grid Mercedes-Benz S Sedan 1994-1998 BMW 7 Sedan 1994-2001
Spec height1 1.497 m 2 
+ 7.2 cm
1 1.425 m Spec height1
+ 2.4 cm 2 1.886 m Spec width2
1 1.862 m Spec width2
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BMW 7-Series Sedan 1994 - 2001
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BMW
7-Series
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 1994 - 2001
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Quality
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 1994 - 1998
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Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
Sedan
Gen. 3.1 | 1994 - 1998
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 7-Series (E38) Sedan 1994 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) Sedan 1994


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 7-Series (E38) Sedan 1994 is 2.4 cm narrower and 7.2 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) Sedan 1994. It offers 5% less cargo space.4,5

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
498.4 cm
Length
511.3 cm
+12.9
186.2 cm
Width2
188.6 cm
+2.4
206.3 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
142.5 cm
Height1
149.7 cm
+7.2
293 cm
Wheelbase
304 cm
+11
-- cm
Ground clearance3
15 cm
1785 kg
Weight4,6
2000 kg
+12%
5
Seats max.
5
500 l
Cargo volume EU4
525 l
+5%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 44829
Price EU7
€ 47092
+5%
$ --
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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