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Spec height¹ 58.2 in 2

1 72.8 in Spec height¹
+ 14.65 in

1 + 6.18 in

2 70.4 in Spec width²

+ 5.71 in 1 76.1 in Spec width²

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Mercedes-Benz

SUV

Gen. 2 | 2012 - 2015

Photographed in Switzerland 21″

Volkswagen

Golf

5-door Hatchback GTI

Gen. 8 | 2019 - 2024

Photographed in Switzerland 17″

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Rear View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 vs. Volkswagen Golf (CD) 5-door Hatchback GTI 2019

Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 is 5.71 in wider and 14.65 in higher compared to Volkswagen Golf (CD) 5-door Hatchback GTI 2019. It has 6.2 in more ground clearance and offers 87% more cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Full-size

Size class

Compact

202 in

+33.2

Length

168.8 in

76.1 in

+5.7

Width²

70.4 in

84.29 in

+2.68

Width incl. mirrors

81.61 in

72.8 in

+14.6

Height¹

58.2 in

121.1 in

+17.7

Wheelbase

103.4 in

10.9 in

+6.2

Ground clearance³

4.7 in

5412.3 lbs

+72%

Weight^4,⁶

3150.4 lbs

Seats max.

24 cu ft

+82%

Cargo volume EU⁴

13.2 cu ft

81.2 cu ft

+88%

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

43.4 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Premium

Segment

Standard

€ 74286

+82%

Price EU⁷

€ 40905

$ 63750

+109%

Price US⁷

$ 30530

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). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

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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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