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Spec height1 1.82 m 2 
+ 11.3 cm
1 1.707 m Spec height1
2 4.638 m Spec length
+ 2.8 cm 1 4.666 m Spec length
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BMW X5 SUV 1999 - 2003
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV 2001 - 2005
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW X5 (E53) SUV 1999 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) SUV 2001


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW X5 (E53) SUV 1999 is 2.8 cm longer and 11.3 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) SUV 2001. It offers 24% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
466.6 cm
+2.8
Length
463.8 cm
187.2 cm
+3.2
Width2
184 cm
218.5 cm
+6
Width incl. mirrors
212.5 cm
170.7 cm
Height1
182 cm
+11.3
281.9 cm
Wheelbase
282 cm
+0.1
-- cm
Ground clearance3
20.4 cm
2155 kg
Weight4,6
2175 kg
+1%
5
Seats max.
7
+2
465 l
Cargo volume EU4
633 l
+37%
1550 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
2020 l
+31%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 42700
+4%
Price EU7
€ 41180
$ --
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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