BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Size Comparison

The BMW 5 Series is 0.8″2 cm longer, 0.6″2 cm wider and 0.4″1 cm taller than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (194.6″494 cm vs 193.8″492 cm long). (BMW 5 Series 2015–present vs E-Class 2015–present)

BMW 5 Series (2015–present) Sedan
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2015–present) Sedan

BMW 5 Series · 194.6″494 cm58.2″148 cm Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2015–present) Sedan

E-Class · 193.8″492 cm57.8″147 cmSame length

To scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.

+0.8″2 cm

longer

Length · BMW 5 Series

+0.4″1 cm

taller

Height · BMW 5 Series

+1.4″4 cm

longer

Wheelbase · BMW 5 Series

Dimensions	BMW 5 Series	E-Class	Difference
Length	194.6″494 cm	193.8″492 cm	E-Class 0.8″2 cm shorter
Width	73.5″187 cm	72.9″185 cm	E-Class 0.6″2 cm narrower
Height	58.2″148 cm	57.8″147 cm	E-Class 0.4″1 cm lower
Wheelbase	117.1″297 cm	115.7″294 cm	E-Class 1.4″4 cm shorter
Ground clearance	5.6″14 cm	4.5″11 cm	E-Class 1.1″3 cm less
Cargo space	14.0 cu ft396 L	13.1 cu ft371 L	E-Class 0.9 cu ft25 L less

Do they fit in a garage?

In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)

BMW 5 Series Sedan

Yes, it fits

44.6″113 cm to spare

In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan

Yes, it fits

43.4″110 cm to spare

Quick answers

Which is easier to park, the BMW 5 Series or the E-Class?: The E-Class: it's 0.8″2 cm shorter and 0.6″2 cm narrower.
Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?: In a 20 ft deep garage, the BMW 5 Series fits comfortably and the E-Class fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
Which has more cargo space?: The BMW 5 Series: 14.0 cu ft396 L vs 13.1 cu ft371 L behind the rear seats.

BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Size Comparison

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