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Rear

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Spec height¹ 77.6 in 2
+ 21.14 in

1 56.5 in Spec height¹

+ 17.64 in 2 203.7 in Spec length

1 186 in Spec length

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Mercedes-Benz

123

Sedan

Gen. 1 | 1976 - 1986

Photographed in Switzerland 14″

Volkswagen

Transporter

Van California

Gen. 7 | 2024 - present

Photographed in Switzerland 18″ Mirrored image

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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz 123 (W123) Sedan 1976 vs. Volkswagen Transporter T7 California (ST) Van California 2024

Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz 123 (W123) Sedan 1976 is 17.64 in shorter and 21.14 in lower compared to Volkswagen Transporter T7 California (ST) Van California 2024. It offers 88% less cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Mid-size

Size class

186 in

Length

203.7 in

+17.7

70.2 in

Width²

76.4 in

+6.2

-- in

Width incl. mirrors

88.66 in

56.5 in

Height¹

77.6 in

+21.1

110 in

Wheelbase

123 in

+13

-- in

Ground clearance³

6 in

-- lbs

Weight^4,⁶

4951.6 lbs

Seats max.

17.7 cu ft

Cargo volume EU⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

141.4 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Premium

Segment

Standard

€ --

Price EU⁷

€ 62689

$ --

Price US⁷

$ --

Volkswagen 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)

inch

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100 98.6%

240 98.0%

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Origin of the most car models

1908
Year of our oldest car model

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