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Spec height1 1.435 m 2
1 1.455 m Spec height1
 + 2 cm
2 4.775 m Spec length
+ 7.9 cm 1 4.854 m Spec length
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Lexus ES Sedan 2003 - 2006
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Gen. 4.1 | 2003 - 2006
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 1999 - 2004
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Gen. 4.1 | 1999 - 2004
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Side View Car Size ComparisonLexus ES (XV30) Sedan 2003 vs. BMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999


Dimensions & Specifications | Lexus ES (XV30) Sedan 2003 is 7.9 cm longer and 2 cm higher compared to BMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
485.4 cm
+7.9
Length
477.5 cm
181.1 cm
+1.1
Width2
180 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
207 cm
145.5 cm
+2
Height1
143.5 cm
272 cm
Wheelbase
283 cm
+11
15.5 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1569 kg
Weight4,6
1570 kg
+1%
5
Seats max.
5
-- l
Cargo volume EU4
460 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
411 l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ --
Price EU7
€ 32050
$ 31725
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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