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Background grid Volkswagen Arteon fastback 2017-2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Estate 2013-2016
Spec height1 1.45 m 2 
+ 1.3 cm
1 1.437 m Spec height1
+ 2.1 cm 2
+ 23.2 cm 2 4.862 m Spec length
1 4.63 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Estate 2013 - 2016
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Mercedes-Benz
CLA
Estate
Gen. 1 | 2013 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Volkswagen Arteon fastback 2017 - 2020
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Volkswagen
Arteon
fastback
Gen. 1 | 2017 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 20″ Mirrored image Quality
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz CLA (X117) Estate 2013 vs. Volkswagen Arteon (3H) fastback 2017


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz CLA (X117) Estate 2013 is 23.2 cm shorter and 1.3 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Arteon (3H) fastback 2017. It has 2.1 cm less ground clearance and offers 13% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
--
463 cm
Length
486.2 cm
+23.2
177.7 cm
Width2
187.1 cm
+9.4
203.2 cm
Width incl. mirrors
212.7 cm
+9.5
143.7 cm
Height1
145 cm
+1.3
269.9 cm
Wheelbase
283.5 cm
+13.6
11.7 cm
Ground clearance3
13.8 cm
+2.1
1430 kg
Weight4,6
1504 kg
+6%
5
Seats max.
--
495 l
Cargo volume EU4
563 l
+14%
1354 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1557 l
+15%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 29810
Price EU7
€ 35325
+19%
$ --
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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