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Spec height1 1.491 m 2 
+ 2 cm
1 1.471 m Spec height1
+ 3 cm 2
2 1.85 m Spec width2
+ 0.4 cm 1 1.854 m Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2009 - 2013
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Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
Estate
Gen. 4 | 2009 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Quality
BMW 5-Series Estate 2003 - 2010
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BMW
5-Series
Estate
Gen. 5 | 2003 - 2010
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz E-Class (S212) Estate 2009 vs. BMW 5-Series Touring (E61) Estate 2003


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (S212) Estate 2009 is 0.4 cm wider and 2 cm lower compared to BMW 5-Series Touring (E61) Estate 2003. It has 3 cm less ground clearance and offers 19% more cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Mid-size
489.5 cm
+5.2
Length
484.3 cm
185.4 cm
+0.4
Width2
185 cm
207.1 cm
+3.5
Width incl. mirrors
203.6 cm
147.1 cm
Height1
149.1 cm
+2
287.4 cm
Wheelbase
289 cm
+1.6
11.4 cm
Ground clearance3
14.4 cm
+3
1825 kg
+9%
Weight4,6
1675 kg
5
Seats max.
5
695 l
+39%
Cargo volume EU4
500 l
1950 l
+19%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1650 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 42483
+9%
Price EU7
€ 39291
$ --
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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