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Spec height¹ 1.972 m 2
+ 53.7 cm

1 1.435 m Spec height¹

+ 44.8 cm 2 5.173 m Spec length

1 4.725 m Spec length

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Mercedes-Benz

123

Sedan

Gen. 1 | 1976 - 1986

Photographed in Switzerland 14″

Volkswagen

Transporter

Van California

Gen. 7 | 2024 - present

Photographed in Switzerland 18″ Mirrored image

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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz 123 (W123) Sedan 1976 vs. Volkswagen Transporter T7 California (ST) Van California 2024

Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz 123 (W123) Sedan 1976 is 44.8 cm shorter and 53.7 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Transporter T7 California (ST) Van California 2024. It offers 88% less cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Mid-size

Size class

472.5 cm

Length

517.3 cm

+44.8

178.4 cm

Width²

194.1 cm

+15.7

-- cm

Width incl. mirrors

225.2 cm

143.5 cm

Height¹

197.2 cm

+53.7

279.5 cm

Wheelbase

312.4 cm

+32.9

-- cm

Ground clearance³

15.2 cm

-- kg

Weight^4,⁶

2246 kg

Seats max.

500 l

Cargo volume EU⁴

-- l

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

4005 l

-- l

Cargo volume US⁴

-- l

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- l

Premium

Segment

Standard

€ --

Price EU⁷

€ 62689

$ --

Price US⁷

$ --

Volkswagen global website

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). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

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Origin of the most car models

1908
Year of our oldest car model

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