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Background grid BMW 1 Hatchback 2011-2015 Mercedes-Benz M SUV 2011-2015
Spec height1 55.9 in 2
1 70.7 in Spec height1
 + 14.76 in
1 + 2.44 in
2 69.5 in Spec width2
+ 6.34 in 1 75.8 in Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV 2011 - 2015
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Mercedes-Benz
M-Class
SUV
Gen. 3 | 2011 - 2015
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2011 - 2015
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 2011 - 2015
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz M-Class (W166) SUV 2011 vs. BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W166) SUV 2011 is 6.34 in wider and 14.76 in higher compared to BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2011. It has 2.5 in more ground clearance and offers 68% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
+2
Size class
Subcompact
189.1 in
+18.9
Length
170.2 in
75.8 in
+6.3
Width2
69.5 in
84.29 in
+6.18
Width incl. mirrors
78.11 in
70.7 in
+14.8
Height1
55.9 in
114.8 in
+8.9
Wheelbase
105.9 in
8 in
+2.5
Ground clearance3
5.5 in
4695.8 lbs
+56%
Weight4,6
3009.3 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
24.4 cu ft
+93%
Cargo volume EU4
12.7 cu ft
71 cu ft
+68%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
42.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 56228
+149%
Price EU7
€ 22650
$ --
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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