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Spec height1 1.498 m 2 
+ 2.3 cm
1 1.475 m Spec height1
+ 2.8 cm 2
+ 1.6 cm 2 1.868 m Spec width2
1 1.852 m Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2017 - 2020
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Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
Estate
Gen. 5 | 2017 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
BMW 5-Series Estate 2016 - 2020
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BMW
5-Series
Estate
Gen. 7 | 2016 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz E-Class (S213) Estate 2017 vs. BMW 5-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2016


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (S213) Estate 2017 is 1.6 cm narrower and 2.3 cm lower compared to BMW 5-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2016. It has 2.8 cm less ground clearance and offers 8% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
493.3 cm
Length
494.2 cm
+0.9
185.2 cm
Width2
186.8 cm
+1.6
206.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
212.6 cm
+6.1
147.5 cm
Height1
149.8 cm
+2.3
293.9 cm
Wheelbase
297.5 cm
+3.6
11.2 cm
Ground clearance3
14 cm
+2.8
1780 kg
+3%
Weight4,6
1730 kg
5
Seats max.
5
640 l
+13%
Cargo volume EU4
570 l
1820 l
+8%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1700 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 47951
Price EU7
€ 48600
+2%
$ --
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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