Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Mercedes-Benz 123 Sedan 1976-1986 Ford Escort Hatchback 1974-1980
Spec height1 56.5 in 2 
+ 1.46 in
1 55 in Spec height1
+ 29.41 in 2 186 in Spec length
1 156.6 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1974 - 1980
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980
Spotted in Switzerland 13″ Mirrored image
Mercedes-Benz 123 Sedan 1976 - 1986
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Mercedes-Benz
123
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1976 - 1986
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 vs. Mercedes-Benz 123 (W123) Sedan 1976


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 is 29.41 in shorter and 1.46 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz 123 (W123) Sedan 1976. It offers 18% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Mid-size
+1
156.6 in
Length
186 in
+29.4
62.8 in
Width2
70.2 in
+7.4
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
55 in
Height1
56.5 in
+1.5
94.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
+15.2
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
1929 lbs
Weight4,6
-- lbs
--
Seats max.
5
14.5 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17.7 cu ft
+23%
-- 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
€ 4190
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
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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inch
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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