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Background grid Ford Escort Hatchback 1980-1986 Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012-2015
Spec height1 54.5 in 2
1 72.8 in Spec height1
 + 18.35 in
2 156.3 in Spec length
+ 45.67 in 1 202 in Spec length
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Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012 - 2015
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Mercedes-Benz
GL
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2012 - 2015
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Spotted in Switzerland 21″
Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1980 - 1986
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Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 1980 - 1986
Spotted in the Netherlands 15″ SZ Quality
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 vs. Ford Escort (GAA) 3-door Hatchback 1980


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 is 45.67 in longer and 18.35 in higher compared to Ford Escort (GAA) 3-door Hatchback 1980. It offers 67% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
+2
Size class
Compact
202 in
+45.7
Length
156.3 in
76.1 in
+11.5
Width2
64.6 in
84.29 in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
72.8 in
+18.3
Height1
54.5 in
121.1 in
+26.5
Wheelbase
94.6 in
10.9 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
5412.3 lbs
+211%
Weight4,6
1741.6 lbs
--
Seats max.
--
24 cu ft
+123%
Cargo volume EU4
10.8 cu ft
81.2 cu ft
+67%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
48.7 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 74286
+939%
Price EU7
€ 7156
$ 63750
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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