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Background grid Volkswagen Arteon fastback 2017-2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Estate 2013-2016
Spec height1 57.1 in 2 
+ 0.51 in
1 56.6 in Spec height1
+ 0.83 in 2
+ 9.13 in 2 191.4 in Spec length
1 182.3 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Estate 2013 - 2016
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Mercedes-Benz
CLA
Estate
Gen. 1 | 2013 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Volkswagen Arteon fastback 2017 - 2020
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Volkswagen
Arteon
fastback
Gen. 1 | 2017 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 20″ Mirrored image Quality
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz CLA (X117) Estate 2013 vs. Volkswagen Arteon (3H) fastback 2017


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz CLA (X117) Estate 2013 is 9.13 in shorter and 0.51 in lower compared to Volkswagen Arteon (3H) fastback 2017. It has 0.8 in less ground clearance and offers 13% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
--
182.3 in
Length
191.4 in
+9.1
70 in
Width2
73.7 in
+3.7
80 in
Width incl. mirrors
83.74 in
+3.74
56.6 in
Height1
57.1 in
+0.5
106.3 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
+5.3
4.6 in
Ground clearance3
5.4 in
+0.8
3152.6 lbs
Weight4,6
3315.7 lbs
+6%
5
Seats max.
--
17.5 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
19.9 cu ft
+14%
47.8 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
55 cu ft
+16%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 29810
Price EU7
€ 35325
+19%
$ --
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
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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