Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz W109 vs BMW 5 Series G60: size comparison
- Length 5 Series G60 60 mm2 in longer
- Width 5 Series G60 90 mm4 in wider
- Height 5 Series G60 95 mm4 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:23 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The W109 is 60 mm2 in shorter, 90 mm4 in narrower and 95 mm4 in lower than the 5 Series G60. Its wheelbase is 130 mm5 in shorter.
| Dimension | W109 | 5 Series G60 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,000 mm16 ft 5 in16 ft 5 in5,000 mm | 5,060 mm16 ft 7 in16 ft 7 in5,060 mm | −60 mm−2 in −1.2% |
| Width | 1,810 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,810 mm | 1,900 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,900 mm | −90 mm−4 in −4.7% |
| Height | 1,420 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,420 mm | 1,515 mm5 ft 0 in5 ft 0 in1,515 mm | −95 mm−4 in −6.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm9 ft 5 in9 ft 5 in2,865 mm | 2,995 mm9 ft 10 in9 ft 10 in2,995 mm | −130 mm−5 in −4.3% |
| Footprint | 9.05 m²97.4 sq ft97.4 sq ft9.05 m² | 9.61 m²103.5 sq ft103.5 sq ft9.61 m² | −0.56 m²−6.1 sq ft −5.9% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 520 L18.4 cu ft18.4 cu ft520 L | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,780 kg3,924 lb3,924 lb1,780 kg | 1,800–2,080 kg3,968–4,586 lb3,968–4,586 lb1,800–2,080 kg | −20 kg−44 lb −1.1% |
| Price new (EUR) | Not in our catalog yet | from about €59,000 (2023) | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions. New prices are list prices in EUR entered by our editors, with the year.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
W109
- Single garage
- Tight 500 mm1 ft 8 in to spare in length, 595 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 0 mm0.0 in to spare in length, 345 mm1 ft 2 in each side
5 Series G60
- Single garage
- Tight 440 mm1 ft 5 in to spare in length, 550 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 60 mm2 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz W109 or the BMW 5 Series G60?
The BMW 5 Series G60 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The W109 is 60 mm shorter, 90 mm narrower and 95 mm lower than the 5 Series G60. Its wheelbase is 130 mm shorter.
Will the Mercedes-Benz W109 and the BMW 5 Series G60 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz W109 fits, but it is tight to get out (500 mm to spare in length, 595 mm each side). The BMW 5 Series G60 fits, but it is tight to get out (440 mm to spare in length, 550 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.