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Background grid Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2010-2014 Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997-2005
Spec height1 55.7 in 2
1 59 in Spec height1
 + 3.23 in
1 + 0.47 in
+ 33.82 in 2 194.5 in Spec length
1 160.7 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997 - 2005
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Volkswagen
Beetle
Coupé
Gen. 2 | 1997 - 2005
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2010 - 2014
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Mercedes-Benz
CLS
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 2010 - 2014
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) Sedan 2010


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 is 33.82 in shorter and 3.23 in higher compared to Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) Sedan 2010. It has 0.5 in more ground clearance and offers 48% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Mid-size
+1
160.7 in
Length
194.5 in
+33.8
67.9 in
Width2
74.1 in
+6.2
74.8 in
Width incl. mirrors
81.69 in
+6.89
59 in
+3.3
Height1
55.7 in
98.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
+14.4
5.1 in
+0.5
Ground clearance3
4.6 in
2555.2 lbs
Weight4,6
4001.4 lbs
+57%
4
Seats max.
4
7.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
18.4 cu ft
+149%
27.2 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 15550
Price EU7
€ 63725
+310%
$ 15700
Price US7
$ 71300
+355%
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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