Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Ford Escort Hatchback 1986-1992 Mercedes-Benz CL Coupé 1999-2006
Spec height1 1.385 m 2
1 1.398 m Spec height1
 + 1.3 cm
2 1.64 m Spec width2
+ 21.7 cm 1 1.857 m Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Coupé 1999 - 2006
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Mercedes-Benz
CL-Class
Coupé
Gen. 2 | 1999 - 2006
Spotted in Switzerland 19″ Side view only
Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986 - 1992
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 4 | 1986 - 1992
Spotted in the Netherlands 14″ SZ
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz CL-Class (C215) Coupé 1999 vs. Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (C215) Coupé 1999 is 21.7 cm wider and 1.3 cm higher compared to Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986. It offers 60% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Compact
499.3 cm
+97.1
Length
402.2 cm
185.7 cm
+21.7
Width2
164 cm
212 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
139.8 cm
+1.3
Height1
138.5 cm
288.5 cm
+48.5
Wheelbase
240 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1865 kg
+127%
Weight4,6
825 kg
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Seats max.
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450 l
+25%
Cargo volume EU4
360 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1100 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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Segment
Standard
€ 93688
+1168%
Price EU7
€ 7393
$ --
Price US7
$ --
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
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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