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Background grid Mercedes-Benz M SUV 2001-2005 Ford Escort Hatchback 1974-1980
Spec height1 71.7 in 2 
+ 16.61 in
1 55 in Spec height1
+ 9.61 in 2 72.4 in Spec width2
1 62.8 in Spec width2
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Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1974 - 1980
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980
Spotted in Switzerland 13″
Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV 2001 - 2005
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Mercedes-Benz
M-Class
SUV
Gen. 1 | 2001 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Quality
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Front View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) SUV 2001


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 is 9.61 in narrower and 16.61 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) SUV 2001. It offers 80% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Mid-size
+1
156.6 in
Length
182.6 in
+26
62.8 in
Width2
72.4 in
+9.6
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
83.66 in
55 in
Height1
71.7 in
+16.7
94.8 in
Wheelbase
111 in
+16.2
-- in
Ground clearance3
8 in
1929 lbs
Weight4,6
4795 lbs
+149%
--
Seats max.
7
14.5 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
22.4 cu ft
+55%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
71.3 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 4190
Price EU7
€ 41180
+883%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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