Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW 5 Series G60 vs Mercedes-Benz W140: size comparison
- Length W140 53 mm2 in longer
- Width 5 Series G60 14 mm0.6 in wider
- Height 5 Series G60 29 mm1 in taller
- Boot W140 5 L0.2 cu ft more
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 5 Series G60 is 53 mm2 in shorter, 14 mm0.6 in wider and 29 mm1 in taller than the W140. Its wheelbase is 45 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | 5 Series G60 | W140 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,060 mm16 ft 7 in16 ft 7 in5,060 mm | 5,113 mm16 ft 9 in16 ft 9 in5,113 mm | −53 mm−2 in −1.0% |
| Width | 1,900 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,900 mm | 1,886 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,886 mm | +14 mm+0.6 in +0.7% |
| Height | 1,515 mm5 ft 0 in5 ft 0 in1,515 mm | 1,486 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,486 mm | +29 mm+1 in +2.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm9 ft 10 in9 ft 10 in2,995 mm | 3,040 mm10 ft 0 in10 ft 0 in3,040 mm | −45 mm−2 in −1.5% |
| Footprint | 9.61 m²103.5 sq ft103.5 sq ft9.61 m² | 9.64 m²103.8 sq ft103.8 sq ft9.64 m² | −0.03 m²−0.3 sq ft −0.3% |
| Boot | 520 L18.4 cu ft18.4 cu ft520 L | 525 L18.5 cu ft18.5 cu ft525 L | −5 L−0.2 cu ft −1.0% |
| Kerb weight | 1,800–2,080 kg3,968–4,586 lb3,968–4,586 lb1,800–2,080 kg | 1,880–2,180 kg4,145–4,806 lb4,145–4,806 lb1,880–2,180 kg | −80 kg−176 lb −4.3% |
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.
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.
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
W140
- Single garage
- Tight 387 mm1 ft 3 in to spare in length, 557 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 113 mm4 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW 5 Series G60 or the Mercedes-Benz W140?
The Mercedes-Benz W140 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 5 Series G60 is 53 mm shorter, 14 mm wider and 29 mm taller than the W140. Its wheelbase is 45 mm shorter.
Will the BMW 5 Series G60 and the Mercedes-Benz W140 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW 5 Series G60 fits, but it is tight to get out (440 mm to spare in length, 550 mm each side). The Mercedes-Benz W140 fits, but it is tight to get out (387 mm to spare in length, 557 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz W140: 525 L against 520 L in the BMW 5 Series G60 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
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.