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Rear

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Spec height¹ 56.7 in 2

1 62.7 in Spec height¹
+ 6.02 in

+ 1.1 in 2

+ 34.45 in 2 185.6 in Spec length

1 151.1 in Spec length

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Mercedes-Benz

A-Class

5-door Hatchback

Gen. 2 | 2004 - 2008

Shot in Switzerland 16″

BMW

3-Series

Estate

Gen. 7.2 | 2024 - present

Shot in Switzerland 18″ Mirrored image

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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 vs. BMW 3-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2024

Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 is 34.45 in shorter and 6.02 in higher compared to BMW 3-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2024. It has 1.2 in less ground clearance and offers 10% less cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Subcompact

Size class

Compact

151.1 in

Length

185.6 in

+34.5

69.4 in

Width²

71.9 in

+2.5

77.76 in

Width incl. mirrors

81.42 in

+3.66

62.7 in

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

Weight^4,⁶

3637.6 lbs

+39%

Seats max.

15.4 cu ft

Cargo volume EU⁴

17.7 cu ft

+15%

48.4 cu ft

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

53.3 cu ft

+11%

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Premium

Segment

Premium

€ 18832

Price EU⁷

€ 47900

+155%

$ --

Price US⁷

$ --

BMW 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)

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