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Background grid Mercedes-Benz M SUV 2011-2015 Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997-2005
Spec height1 70.7 in 2 
+ 11.73 in
1 59 in Spec height1
+ 2.83 in 2
+ 28.43 in 2 189.1 in Spec length
1 160.7 in Spec length
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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 M-Class SUV 2011 - 2015
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M-Class
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Gen. 3 | 2011 - 2015
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W166) SUV 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 is 28.43 in shorter and 11.73 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W166) SUV 2011. It has 2.9 in less ground clearance and offers 62% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Mid-size
+1
160.7 in
Length
189.1 in
+28.4
67.9 in
Width2
75.8 in
+7.9
74.8 in
Width incl. mirrors
84.29 in
+9.49
59 in
Height1
70.7 in
+11.7
98.7 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
+16.1
5.1 in
Ground clearance3
8 in
+2.9
2555.2 lbs
Weight4,6
4695.8 lbs
+84%
4
Seats max.
5
+1
7.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
24.4 cu ft
+230%
27.2 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
71 cu ft
+161%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 15550
Price EU7
€ 56228
+262%
$ 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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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