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Background grid BMW 3 Sedan 2018-2022 Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster 2016-2020
Spec height1 56.5 in 2 
+ 5.28 in
1 51.2 in Spec height1
+ 22.68 in 2 185.4 in Spec length
1 162.7 in Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Roadster 2016 - 2020
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Mercedes-Benz
SLC-Class
Roadster
Gen. 1 | 2016 - 2020
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
BMW 3-Series Sedan 2018 - 2022
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 7 | 2018 - 2022
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz SLC-Class (R172) Roadster 2016 vs. BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class (R172) Roadster 2016 is 22.68 in shorter and 5.28 in lower compared to BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018. It offers 31% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Compact
162.7 in
Length
185.4 in
+22.7
71.3 in
Width2
71.9 in
+0.6
78.98 in
Width incl. mirrors
81.42 in
+2.44
51.2 in
Height1
56.5 in
+5.3
95.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
+16.5
-- in
Ground clearance3
5.4 in
3163.6 lbs
Weight4,6
3351 lbs
+6%
2
Seats max.
5
+3
11.8 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17 cu ft
+45%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
10.1 cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 35349
Price EU7
€ 37850
+8%
$ 47950
+20%
Price US7
$ 40250
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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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