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Spec height1 1.466 m 2
1 1.468 m Spec height1
 + 0.2 cm
+ 4.1 cm 2
+ 11.8 cm 2 1.97 m Spec width2
1 1.852 m Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 2017 - 2020
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E-Class
Sedan
Gen. 5 | 2017 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
BMW 5-Series Sedan 2016 - 2020
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 7 | 2016 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz E-Class (W213) Sedan 2017 vs. BMW 5-Series (G30) Sedan 2016


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213) Sedan 2017 is 11.8 cm narrower and 0.2 cm higher compared to BMW 5-Series (G30) Sedan 2016. It has 4.1 cm less ground clearance and offers 2% more cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Mid-size
492.3 cm
Length
493.6 cm
+1.3
185.2 cm
Width2
197 cm
+11.8
206.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
212.6 cm
+6.1
146.8 cm
+0.2
Height1
146.6 cm
293.9 cm
Wheelbase
297.5 cm
+3.6
10.3 cm
Ground clearance3
14.4 cm
+4.1
1575 kg
Weight4,6
1615 kg
+3%
5
Seats max.
5
540 l
+2%
Cargo volume EU4
530 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 43019
Price EU7
€ 46100
+8%
$ --
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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