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Background grid Ford Escort Hatchback 1974-1980 Mercedes-Benz 290 Cabriolet LWB 1934-1937
Spec height1 55 in 2
1 65.4 in Spec height1
 + 10.31 in
2 62.8 in Spec width2
+ 5.28 in 1 68.1 in Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz 290 2-door Cabriolet LWB 1934 - 1937
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Mercedes-Benz
290
2-door Cabriolet LWB
Gen. 1 | 1934 - 1937
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1974 - 1980
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980
Spotted in Switzerland 13″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz 290 A (W18) 2-door Cabriolet LWB 1934 vs. Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz 290 A (W18) 2-door Cabriolet LWB 1934 is 5.28 in wider and 10.31 in higher compared to Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974

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Size class
Compact
191.7 in
+35.1
Length
156.6 in
68.1 in
+5.3
Width2
62.8 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
65.4 in
+10.4
Height1
55 in
129.9 in
+35.1
Wheelbase
94.8 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
4365.1 lbs
+127%
Weight4,6
1929 lbs
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Seats max.
--
-- cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
14.5 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 562
Price EU7
€ 4190
+646%
$ --
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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1908
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