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Background grid Alpine A290 Hatchback 2024-present Mercedes-Benz 123 Sedan 1976-1986
Spec height1 1.52 m 2 
+ 8.5 cm
1 1.435 m Spec height1
+ 3.6 cm 2 1.82 m Spec width2
1 1.784 m Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz 123 Sedan 1976 - 1986
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Mercedes-Benz
123
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1976 - 1986
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
Alpine A290 5-door Hatchback 2024 - present
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Alpine
A290
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 2024 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz 123 (W123) Sedan 1976 vs. Alpine A290 (P01) 5-door Hatchback 2024


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz 123 (W123) Sedan 1976 is 3.6 cm narrower and 8.5 cm lower compared to Alpine A290 (P01) 5-door Hatchback 2024. It offers 55% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
+3
Size class
Mini
472.5 cm
+73.5
Length
399 cm
178.4 cm
Width2
182 cm
+3.6
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
202 cm
143.5 cm
Height1
152 cm
+8.5
279.5 cm
+26.5
Wheelbase
253 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
-- kg
Weight4,6
1554 kg
-- km
Range max.
380 km
5
Seats max.
5
500 l
+54%
Cargo volume EU4
326 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1106 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ --
Price EU7
€ 38700
$ --
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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