Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Mercedes-Benz 123 Sedan 1976-1986 Mercedes-Benz A Hatchback 2004-2008
Spec height1 56.5 in 2
1 62.7 in Spec height1
 + 6.22 in
+ 34.92 in 2 186 in Spec length
1 151.1 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear 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″
Mercedes-Benz 123 Sedan 1976 - 1986
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Mercedes-Benz
123
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1976 - 1986
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 vs. Mercedes-Benz 123 (W123) Sedan 1976


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 is 34.92 in shorter and 6.22 in higher compared to Mercedes-Benz 123 (W123) Sedan 1976. It offers 174% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Mid-size
+2
151.1 in
Length
186 in
+34.9
69.4 in
Width2
70.2 in
+0.8
77.76 in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
62.7 in
+6.2
Height1
56.5 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
110 in
+8.9
4.4 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2634.5 lbs
Weight4,6
-- lbs
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
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 18832
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
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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inch
Quick Facts
3086370
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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