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Background grid BMW 5 Sedan 2010-2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2010-2014
Spec height1 1.464 m 2 
+ 4.8 cm
1 1.416 m Spec height1
+ 2.3 cm 2
2 1.86 m Spec width2
+ 2.1 cm 1 1.881 m Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2010 - 2014
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Mercedes-Benz
CLS
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 2010 - 2014
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
BMW 5-Series Sedan 2010 - 2017
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5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 6 | 2010 - 2017
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz CLS (C218) Sedan 2010 vs. BMW 5-Series (F10) Sedan 2010


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) Sedan 2010 is 2.1 cm wider and 4.8 cm lower compared to BMW 5-Series (F10) Sedan 2010. It has 2.3 cm less ground clearance.

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
494 cm
+4.1
Length
489.9 cm
188.1 cm
+2.1
Width2
186 cm
207.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
209.4 cm
+1.9
141.6 cm
Height1
146.4 cm
+4.8
287.4 cm
Wheelbase
296.8 cm
+9.4
11.8 cm
Ground clearance3
14.1 cm
+2.3
1815 kg
+9%
Weight4,6
1670 kg
4
Seats max.
5
+1
520 l
Cargo volume EU4
520 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 63725
+59%
Price EU7
€ 40200
$ 71300
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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