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Spec height1 65.9 in 2
1 71.7 in Spec height1
 + 5.71 in
1 + 0.12 in
+ 0.2 in 2 72.6 in Spec width2
1 72.4 in Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV 2001 - 2005
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Gen. 1 | 2001 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Quality
Lexus RX SUV 2003 - 2009
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RX
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2003 - 2009
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) SUV 2001 vs. Lexus RX (XU30) SUV 2003


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) SUV 2001 is 0.2 in narrower and 5.71 in higher compared to Lexus RX (XU30) SUV 2003. It has 0.1 in more ground clearance and offers 72% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
182.6 in
Length
186.6 in
+4
72.4 in
Width2
72.6 in
+0.2
83.66 in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
71.7 in
+5.8
Height1
65.9 in
111 in
+3.9
Wheelbase
107.1 in
8 in
+0.1
Ground clearance3
7.9 in
4795 lbs
+14%
Weight4,6
4210.8 lbs
7
+2
Seats max.
5
22.4 cu ft
+45%
Cargo volume EU4
15.5 cu ft
71.3 cu ft
+71%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
41.7 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 41180
Price EU7
€ 43550
+6%
$ --
Price US7
$ 35275
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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