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Background grid Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012-2015 BMW 3 Sedan 2018-2022
Spec height1 72.8 in 2 
+ 16.34 in
1 56.5 in Spec height1
+ 5.51 in 2
+ 16.57 in 2 202 in Spec length
1 185.4 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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BMW 3-Series Sedan 2018 - 2022
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 7 | 2018 - 2022
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012 - 2015
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Mercedes-Benz
GL
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2012 - 2015
Spotted in Switzerland 21″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018 is 16.57 in shorter and 16.34 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012. It has 5.5 in less ground clearance and offers 80% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Full-size
+2
185.4 in
Length
202 in
+16.6
71.9 in
Width2
76.1 in
+4.2
81.42 in
Width incl. mirrors
84.29 in
+2.87
56.5 in
Height1
72.8 in
+16.3
112.2 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
+8.9
5.4 in
Ground clearance3
10.9 in
+5.5
3351 lbs
Weight4,6
5412.3 lbs
+62%
5
Seats max.
--
17 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
24 cu ft
+42%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
81.2 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 37850
Price EU7
€ 74286
+97%
$ 40250
Price US7
$ 63750
+59%
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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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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