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Spec height¹ 1.901 m 2
+ 46.8 cm

1 1.433 m Spec height¹

+ 34.6 cm 2 5.14 m Spec length

1 4.794 m Spec length

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BMW

3-Series

Sedan M3

Gen. 7 | 2020 - present

Photographed in Switzerland 19″ Mirrored image

Mercedes-Benz

V-Class

Van L2

Gen. 2.1 | 2024 - present

Photographed in Switzerland 17″ Mirrored image

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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series M3 (G80) Sedan M3 2020 vs. Mercedes-Benz V-Class (W447) Van L2 2024

Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series M3 (G80) Sedan M3 2020 is 34.6 cm shorter and 46.8 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz V-Class (W447) Van L2 2024. It offers 90% less cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Size class

479.4 cm

Length

514 cm

+34.6

190.3 cm

Width²

192.8 cm

+2.5

206.8 cm

Width incl. mirrors

224.9 cm

+18.1

143.3 cm

Height¹

190.1 cm

+46.8

285.7 cm

Wheelbase

320 cm

+34.3

12 cm

Ground clearance³

-- cm

1780 kg

Weight^4,⁶

2335 kg

+32%

Seats max.

480 l

Cargo volume EU⁴

1030 l

+115%

-- l

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

4630 l

-- l

Cargo volume US⁴

-- l

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- l

Premium

Segment

Premium

€ 85800

+48%

Price EU⁷

€ 58306

$ 69900

Price US⁷

$ --

BMW global website Mercedes-Benz global website

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). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

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