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Background grid Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster 2016-2020 BMW 3 Sedan 2018-2022
Spec height1 51.2 in 2
1 56.5 in Spec height1
 + 5.28 in
2 162.7 in Spec length
+ 22.68 in 1 185.4 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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BMW 3-Series Sedan 2018 - 2022
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 7 | 2018 - 2022
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Roadster 2016 - 2020
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Mercedes-Benz
SLC-Class
Roadster
Gen. 1 | 2016 - 2020
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class (R172) Roadster 2016


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018 is 22.68 in longer and 5.28 in higher compared to Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class (R172) Roadster 2016. It offers 44% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
--
185.4 in
+22.7
Length
162.7 in
71.9 in
+0.6
Width2
71.3 in
81.42 in
+2.44
Width incl. mirrors
78.98 in
56.5 in
+5.3
Height1
51.2 in
112.2 in
+16.5
Wheelbase
95.7 in
5.4 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
3351 lbs
+6%
Weight4,6
3163.6 lbs
5
+3
Seats max.
2
17 cu ft
+45%
Cargo volume EU4
11.8 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
10.1 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 37850
+8%
Price EU7
€ 35349
$ 40250
Price US7
$ 47950
+20%
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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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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