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Background grid BMW 1 Hatchback 2011-2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS Sedan 2010-2014
Spec height1 1.421 m 2 
+ 0.5 cm
1 1.416 m Spec height1
+ 2.2 cm 2
2 4.324 m Spec length
+ 61.6 cm 1 4.94 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 CLS Sedan 2010 - 2014
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Mercedes-Benz
CLS
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 2010 - 2014
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2011 - 2015
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 2011 - 2015
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz CLS (C218) Sedan 2010 vs. BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) Sedan 2010 is 61.6 cm longer and 0.5 cm lower compared to BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2011. It has 2.2 cm less ground clearance and offers 57% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
+2
Size class
Subcompact
494 cm
+61.6
Length
432.4 cm
188.1 cm
+11.6
Width2
176.5 cm
207.5 cm
+9.1
Width incl. mirrors
198.4 cm
141.6 cm
Height1
142.1 cm
+0.5
287.4 cm
+18.4
Wheelbase
269 cm
11.8 cm
Ground clearance3
14 cm
+2.2
1815 kg
+33%
Weight4,6
1365 kg
4
Seats max.
5
+1
520 l
+45%
Cargo volume EU4
360 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1200 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 63725
+182%
Price EU7
€ 22650
$ 71300
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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