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Background grid BMW X5 SUV 2018-2022 Mercedes-Benz A Hatchback 2004-2008
Spec height1 1.745 m 2 
+ 15.2 cm
1 1.593 m Spec height1
+ 10.1 cm 2
+ 108.4 cm 2 4.922 m Spec length
1 3.838 m Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class 5-door Hatchback 2004 - 2008
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Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 2004 - 2008
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
BMW X5 SUV 2018 - 2022
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BMW
X5
SUV
Gen. 4 | 2018 - 2022
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Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 vs. BMW X5 (G05) SUV 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 is 108.4 cm shorter and 15.2 cm lower compared to BMW X5 (G05) SUV 2018. It has 10.1 cm less ground clearance and offers 27% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Mid-size
+2
383.8 cm
Length
492.2 cm
+108.4
176.4 cm
Width2
200.4 cm
+24
197.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
221.8 cm
+24.3
159.3 cm
Height1
174.5 cm
+15.2
256.8 cm
Wheelbase
297.5 cm
+40.7
11.3 cm
Ground clearance3
21.4 cm
+10.1
1195 kg
Weight4,6
2135 kg
+79%
5
Seats max.
5
435 l
Cargo volume EU4
650 l
+50%
1370 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1870 l
+37%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
960 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
2047 l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 18832
Price EU7
€ 65900
+250%
$ --
Price US7
$ 59400
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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