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Background grid Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012-2015 BMW 3 Sedan 2020-present
Spec height1 72.8 in 2 
+ 16.42 in
1 56.4 in Spec height1
+ 6.14 in 2
+ 1.22 in 2 76.1 in Spec width2
1 74.9 in Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Sedan M3 2020 - present
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan M3
Gen. 7 | 2020 - present
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Spotted in Switzerland 19″
Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012 - 2015
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Mercedes-Benz
GL
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2012 - 2015
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Spotted in Switzerland 21″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series M3 (G80) Sedan M3 2020 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series M3 (G80) Sedan M3 2020 is 1.22 in narrower and 16.42 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012. It has 6.2 in less ground clearance and offers 80% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Full-size
188.7 in
Length
202 in
+13.3
74.9 in
Width2
76.1 in
+1.2
81.42 in
Width incl. mirrors
84.29 in
+2.87
56.4 in
Height1
72.8 in
+16.4
112.5 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
+8.6
4.7 in
Ground clearance3
10.9 in
+6.2
3924.2 lbs
Weight4,6
5412.3 lbs
+38%
5
Seats max.
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17 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
24 cu ft
+42%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
81.2 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 85800
+16%
Price EU7
€ 74286
$ 69900
+10%
Price US7
$ 63750
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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