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Spec height1 1.766 m 2
1 1.815 m Spec height1
 + 4.9 cm
+ 1.2 cm 2
+ 2.2 cm 2 1.933 m Spec width2
1 1.911 m Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV 2005 - 2011
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SUV
Gen. 2 | 2005 - 2011
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
BMW X5 SUV 2006 - 2010
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X5
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2006 - 2010
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Spotted in Switzerland 20″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz M-Class (W164) SUV 2005 vs. BMW X5 (E70) SUV 2006


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W164) SUV 2005 is 2.2 cm narrower and 4.9 cm higher compared to BMW X5 (E70) SUV 2006. It has 1.2 cm less ground clearance and offers 18% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
478.8 cm
Length
485.4 cm
+6.6
191.1 cm
Width2
193.3 cm
+2.2
212.7 cm
Width incl. mirrors
219.7 cm
+7
181.5 cm
+4.9
Height1
176.6 cm
291.5 cm
Wheelbase
293.3 cm
+1.8
21 cm
Ground clearance3
22.2 cm
+1.2
2135 kg
+1%
Weight4,6
2125 kg
5
Seats max.
5
500 l
Cargo volume EU4
620 l
+24%
2050 l
+18%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1750 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 50873
Price EU7
€ 51350
+1%
$ --
Price US7
$ 45900
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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1908
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