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Background grid Subaru Forester SUV 2024-present Mercedes-Benz A Hatchback 2004-2008
Spec height1 1.73 m 2 
+ 13.7 cm
1 1.593 m Spec height1
+ 10.8 cm 2
+ 6.6 cm 2 1.83 m Spec width2
1 1.764 m Spec width2
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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″
Subaru Forester SUV 2024 - present
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Forester
SUV
Gen. 6 | 2024 - present
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Spotted in the USA 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 vs. Subaru Forester (SL) SUV 2024


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 is 6.6 cm narrower and 13.7 cm lower compared to Subaru Forester (SL) SUV 2024. It has 10.8 cm less ground clearance and offers 21% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Compact
+1
383.8 cm
Length
465.6 cm
+81.8
176.4 cm
Width2
183 cm
+6.6
197.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
207 cm
+9.5
159.3 cm
Height1
173 cm
+13.7
256.8 cm
Wheelbase
267 cm
+10.2
11.3 cm
Ground clearance3
22.1 cm
+10.8
1195 kg
Weight4,6
1693 kg
+42%
5
Seats max.
5
435 l
Cargo volume EU4
508 l
+17%
1370 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1731 l
+27%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
838 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
2107 l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 18832
Price EU7
€ 40490
+115%
$ --
Price US7
$ 29995
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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