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Background grid Honda Element SUV 2002-2006 Mercedes-Benz A Hatchback 2004-2008
Spec height1 1.88 m 2 
+ 28.7 cm
1 1.593 m Spec height1
+ 6.2 cm 2
+ 46.2 cm 2 4.3 m Spec length
1 3.838 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear 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″
Honda Element SUV 2002 - 2006
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Honda
Element
SUV
Gen. 1 | 2002 - 2006
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Spotted in the USA 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 vs. Honda Element SUV 2002


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 is 46.2 cm shorter and 28.7 cm lower compared to Honda Element SUV 2002. It has 6.2 cm less ground clearance.

Subcompact
Size class
Compact
+1
383.8 cm
Length
430 cm
+46.2
176.4 cm
Width2
181.6 cm
+5.2
197.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
159.3 cm
Height1
188 cm
+28.7
256.8 cm
Wheelbase
257.6 cm
+0.8
11.3 cm
Ground clearance3
17.5 cm
+6.2
1195 kg
Weight4,6
1510 kg
+27%
5
+1
Seats max.
4
435 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
1370 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
711 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
2112 l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 18832
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ 16100
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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