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Background grid Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2009-2012 Lotus Elise Roadster 2011-2021
Spec height1 1.84 m 2 
+ 72.3 cm
1 1.117 m Spec height1
+ 17.7 cm 2
+ 127.5 cm 2 5.099 m Spec length
1 3.824 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Lotus Elise Roadster 2011 - 2021
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Lotus
Elise
Roadster
Gen. 3 | 2011 - 2021
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Mirrored image
Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2009 - 2012
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Mercedes-Benz
GL
SUV
Gen. 1.1 | 2009 - 2012
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonLotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) SUV 2009


Dimensions & Specifications | Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 is 127.5 cm shorter and 72.3 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) SUV 2009. It has 17.7 cm less ground clearance and offers 96% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Full-size
382.4 cm
Length
509.9 cm
+127.5
171.9 cm
Width2
192 cm
+20.1
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
213 cm
111.7 cm
Height1
184 cm
+72.3
230 cm
Wheelbase
307.5 cm
+77.5
13 cm
Ground clearance3
30.7 cm
+17.7
876 kg
Weight4,6
2450 kg
+180%
2
Seats max.
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112 l
Cargo volume EU4
620 l
+454%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
2300 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 40800
Price EU7
€ 73542
+81%
$ 51845
Price US7
$ 60875
+18%
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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