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Background grid BMW 3 Estate 2019-2022 Mercedes-Benz A Hatchback 2004-2008
Spec height1 56.7 in 2
1 62.7 in Spec height1
 + 6.02 in
+ 1.1 in 2
+ 2.48 in 2 71.9 in Spec width2
1 69.4 in Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class 5-door Hatchback 2004 - 2008
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Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 2004 - 2008
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
BMW 3-Series Estate 2019 - 2022
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BMW
3-Series
Estate
Gen. 7 | 2019 - 2022
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 vs. BMW 3-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2019


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 is 2.48 in narrower and 6.02 in higher compared to BMW 3-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2019. It has 1.2 in less ground clearance and offers 10% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Compact
+1
151.1 in
Length
185.4 in
+34.3
69.4 in
Width2
71.9 in
+2.5
77.76 in
Width incl. mirrors
81.42 in
+3.66
62.7 in
+6
Height1
56.7 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
+11.1
4.4 in
Ground clearance3
5.6 in
+1.2
2634.5 lbs
Weight4,6
3637.6 lbs
+39%
5
Seats max.
5
15.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17.7 cu ft
+15%
48.4 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
53.3 cu ft
+11%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 18832
Price EU7
€ 40400
+115%
$ --
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).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3088855
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
Featured in
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