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Rear

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Spec height¹ 57.2 in 2

1 67.9 in Spec height¹
+ 10.71 in

1 + 2.05 in

+ 0.83 in 2 73 in Spec width²

1 72.2 in Spec width²

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Buick

Special

Sedan

Gen. 2.4 | 1939 - 1940

Spotted in Switzerland 15″

Mercedes-Benz

CLA

Estate

Gen. 3 | 2025 - present

Spotted in Switzerland 19″

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Front View Car Size ComparisonBuick Special Series 40 Sedan 1939 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA (X178) Estate 2025

Dimensions & Specifications | Buick Special Series 40 Sedan 1939 is 0.83 in narrower and 10.71 in higher compared to Mercedes-Benz CLA (X178) Estate 2025. It has 2.1 in more ground clearance.

Trend Index⁸

Full-size

Size class

Subcompact

203.1 in

+17.2

Length

185.9 in

72.2 in

Width²

73 in

+0.8

-- in

Width incl. mirrors

79.57 in

67.9 in

+10.7

Height¹

57.2 in

120 in

+10.2

Wheelbase

109.8 in

7.6 in

+2.1

Ground clearance³

5.5 in

3825 lbs

+2%

Weight^4,⁶

3769.9 lbs

Seats max.

-- cu ft

Cargo volume EU⁴

16.1 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

45.6 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Premium

Segment

Premium

€ --

Price EU⁷

€ 47612

$ 996

Price US⁷

$ --

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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Origin of the most car models

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