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Spec height1 1.707 m 2
1 1.82 m Spec height1
 + 11.3 cm
+ 3.2 cm 2 1.872 m Spec width2
1 1.84 m Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV 2001 - 2005
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Gen. 1 | 2001 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Quality
BMW X5 SUV 1999 - 2003
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X5
SUV
Gen. 1 | 1999 - 2003
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) SUV 2001 vs. BMW X5 (E53) SUV 1999


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) SUV 2001 is 3.2 cm narrower and 11.3 cm higher compared to BMW X5 (E53) SUV 1999. It offers 31% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
463.8 cm
Length
466.6 cm
+2.8
184 cm
Width2
187.2 cm
+3.2
212.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
218.5 cm
+6
182 cm
+11.3
Height1
170.7 cm
282 cm
+0.1
Wheelbase
281.9 cm
20.4 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
2175 kg
+1%
Weight4,6
2155 kg
7
+2
Seats max.
5
633 l
+37%
Cargo volume EU4
465 l
2020 l
+31%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1550 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 41180
Price EU7
€ 42700
+4%
$ --
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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