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Spec height¹ 1.44 m 2

1 1.593 m Spec height¹
+ 15.3 cm

+ 2.8 cm 2

+ 87.5 cm 2 4.713 m Spec length

1 3.838 m Spec length

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Mercedes-Benz

A-Class

5-door Hatchback

Gen. 2 | 2004 - 2008

Shot in Switzerland 16″

BMW

3-Series

Estate

Gen. 7.2 | 2024 - present

Shot in Switzerland 18″ Mirrored image

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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 vs. BMW 3-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2024

Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 is 87.5 cm shorter and 15.3 cm higher compared to BMW 3-Series Touring (G21) Estate 2024. It has 2.8 cm less ground clearance and offers 10% less cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Subcompact

Size class

Compact

383.8 cm

Length

471.3 cm

+87.5

176.4 cm

Width²

182.7 cm

+6.3

197.5 cm

Width incl. mirrors

206.8 cm

+9.3

159.3 cm

+15.3

Height¹

144 cm

256.8 cm

Wheelbase

285.1 cm

+28.3

11.3 cm

Ground clearance³

14.1 cm

+2.8

1195 kg

Weight^4,⁶

1650 kg

+39%

Seats max.

435 l

Cargo volume EU⁴

500 l

+15%

1370 l

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

1510 l

+11%

-- l

Cargo volume US⁴

-- l

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- l

Premium

Segment

Premium

€ 18832

Price EU⁷

€ 47900

+155%

$ --

Price US⁷

$ --

BMW 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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