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Background grid Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997-2005 Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012-2015
Spec height1 59 in 2
1 72.8 in Spec height1
 + 13.86 in
1 + 5.75 in
2 67.9 in Spec width2
+ 8.27 in 1 76.1 in Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012 - 2015
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Mercedes-Benz
GL
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2012 - 2015
Spotted in Switzerland 21″
Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997 - 2005
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Volkswagen
Beetle
Coupé
Gen. 2 | 1997 - 2005
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 vs. Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 is 8.27 in wider and 13.86 in higher compared to Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997. It has 5.8 in more ground clearance and offers 200% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
+2
Size class
Compact
202 in
+41.3
Length
160.7 in
76.1 in
+8.2
Width2
67.9 in
84.29 in
+9.49
Width incl. mirrors
74.8 in
72.8 in
+13.8
Height1
59 in
121.1 in
+22.4
Wheelbase
98.7 in
10.9 in
+5.8
Ground clearance3
5.1 in
5412.3 lbs
+112%
Weight4,6
2555.2 lbs
--
Seats max.
4
24 cu ft
+225%
Cargo volume EU4
7.4 cu ft
81.2 cu ft
+199%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
27.2 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 74286
+378%
Price EU7
€ 15550
$ --
Price US7
$ 15700
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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