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Background grid Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2009-2012 BMW 3 Sedan 2020-present
Spec height1 1.84 m 2 
+ 40.7 cm
1 1.433 m Spec height1
+ 18.7 cm 2
+ 30.5 cm 2 5.099 m Spec length
1 4.794 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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BMW 3-Series Sedan M3 2020 - present
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3-Series
Sedan M3
Gen. 7 | 2020 - present
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Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2009 - 2012
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GL
SUV
Gen. 1.1 | 2009 - 2012
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Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series M3 (G80) Sedan M3 2020 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) SUV 2009


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series M3 (G80) Sedan M3 2020 is 30.5 cm shorter and 40.7 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) SUV 2009. It has 18.7 cm less ground clearance and offers 80% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Full-size
479.4 cm
Length
509.9 cm
+30.5
190.3 cm
Width2
192 cm
+1.7
206.8 cm
Width incl. mirrors
213 cm
+6.2
143.3 cm
Height1
184 cm
+40.7
285.7 cm
Wheelbase
307.5 cm
+21.8
12 cm
Ground clearance3
30.7 cm
+18.7
1780 kg
Weight4,6
2450 kg
+38%
5
Seats max.
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480 l
Cargo volume EU4
620 l
+30%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
2300 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 85800
+17%
Price EU7
€ 73542
$ 69900
+15%
Price US7
$ 60875
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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