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Background grid BMW X3 SUV 2024-present Mercedes-Benz A Hatchback 2004-2008
Spec height1 1.66 m 2 
+ 6.7 cm
1 1.593 m Spec height1
+ 10.3 cm 2
+ 91.7 cm 2 4.755 m Spec length
1 3.838 m Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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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 X3 SUV 2024 - present
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BMW
X3
SUV
Gen. 4 | 2024 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 19″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 vs. BMW X3 (G45) SUV 2024


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 is 91.7 cm shorter and 6.7 cm lower compared to BMW X3 (G45) SUV 2024. It has 10.3 cm less ground clearance and offers 20% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Compact
+1
383.8 cm
Length
475.5 cm
+91.7
176.4 cm
Width2
192 cm
+15.6
197.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
213.2 cm
+15.7
159.3 cm
Height1
166 cm
+6.7
256.8 cm
Wheelbase
286.5 cm
+29.7
11.3 cm
Ground clearance3
21.6 cm
+10.3
1195 kg
Weight4,6
1930 kg
+62%
5
Seats max.
5
435 l
Cargo volume EU4
570 l
+31%
1370 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1700 l
+25%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
892 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
1900 l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 18832
Price EU7
€ 57900
+208%
$ --
Price US7
$ 49500
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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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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