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Background grid Volkswagen Atlas SUV 2023-present Mercedes-Benz 123 Sedan 1976-1986
Spec height1 1.778 m 2 
+ 34.3 cm
1 1.435 m Spec height1
+ 37.3 cm 2 5.098 m Spec length
1 4.725 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Mercedes-Benz 123 Sedan 1976 - 1986
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Mercedes-Benz
123
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1976 - 1986
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
Volkswagen Atlas SUV 2023 - present
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Volkswagen
Atlas
SUV
Gen. 1.2 | 2023 - present
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Spotted in the USA 20″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz 123 (W123) Sedan 1976 vs. Volkswagen Atlas (CA1) SUV 2023


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz 123 (W123) Sedan 1976 is 37.3 cm shorter and 34.3 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Atlas (CA1) SUV 2023

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
472.5 cm
Length
509.8 cm
+37.3
178.4 cm
Width2
198.9 cm
+20.5
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
224.8 cm
143.5 cm
Height1
177.8 cm
+34.3
279.5 cm
Wheelbase
297.9 cm
+18.4
-- cm
Ground clearance3
16 cm
-- kg
Weight4,6
1970 kg
5
Seats max.
7
+2
500 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
583 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
2735 l
-- l
Cargo volume 4/5+ US4
1586 l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ --
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ 37995
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).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3086370
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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