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Background grid Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012-2015 Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997-2005
Spec height1 72.8 in 2 
+ 13.86 in
1 59 in Spec height1
+ 5.75 in 2
+ 8.27 in 2 76.1 in Spec width2
1 67.9 in Spec width2
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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 GL SUV 2012 - 2015
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Mercedes-Benz
GL
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2012 - 2015
Spotted in Switzerland 21″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 is 8.27 in narrower and 13.86 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012. It has 5.8 in less ground clearance and offers 67% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Full-size
+2
160.7 in
Length
202 in
+41.3
67.9 in
Width2
76.1 in
+8.2
74.8 in
Width incl. mirrors
84.29 in
+9.49
59 in
Height1
72.8 in
+13.8
98.7 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
+22.4
5.1 in
Ground clearance3
10.9 in
+5.8
2555.2 lbs
Weight4,6
5412.3 lbs
+112%
4
Seats max.
--
7.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
24 cu ft
+225%
27.2 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
81.2 cu ft
+199%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 15550
Price EU7
€ 74286
+378%
$ 15700
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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