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Background grid Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz A Hatchback 2004-2008
Spec height1 1.85 m 2 
+ 25.7 cm
1 1.593 m Spec height1
+ 16.3 cm 2
+ 129.2 cm 2 5.13 m Spec length
1 3.838 m Spec length
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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″
Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012 - 2015
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Mercedes-Benz
GL
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2012 - 2015
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Spotted in Switzerland 21″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 is 129.2 cm shorter and 25.7 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012. It has 16.3 cm less ground clearance and offers 41% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Full-size
+3
383.8 cm
Length
513 cm
+129.2
176.4 cm
Width2
193.4 cm
+17
197.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
214.1 cm
+16.6
159.3 cm
Height1
185 cm
+25.7
256.8 cm
Wheelbase
307.5 cm
+50.7
11.3 cm
Ground clearance3
27.6 cm
+16.3
1195 kg
Weight4,6
2455 kg
+106%
5
Seats max.
--
435 l
Cargo volume EU4
680 l
+57%
1370 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
2300 l
+68%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 18832
Price EU7
€ 74286
+295%
$ --
Price US7
$ 63750
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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