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Background grid BMW 5 Sedan 1999-2004 Mercedes-Benz E Sedan 1996-2002
Spec height1 1.435 m 2
1 1.441 m Spec height1
 + 0.6 cm
2 4.775 m Spec length
+ 4.3 cm 1 4.818 m Spec length
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Center wheels
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Front bumper
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 1996 - 2002
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Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
Sedan
Gen. 2.1 | 1996 - 2002
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Quality
BMW 5-Series Sedan 1999 - 2004
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 4.1 | 1999 - 2004
Spotted in Switzerland 15″ Quality
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz E-Class (W210) Sedan 1996 vs. BMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210) Sedan 1996 is 4.3 cm longer and 0.6 cm higher compared to BMW 5-Series (E39) Sedan 1999. It offers 13% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
481.8 cm
+4.3
Length
477.5 cm
179.9 cm
Width2
180 cm
+0.1
198.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
207 cm
+8.5
144.1 cm
+0.6
Height1
143.5 cm
283.2 cm
+0.2
Wheelbase
283 cm
14.2 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1590 kg
+2%
Weight4,6
1570 kg
5
Seats max.
5
520 l
+13%
Cargo volume EU4
460 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 31320
Price EU7
€ 32050
+3%
$ --
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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