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Background grid BMW 3 Cabriolet 1986-1994 Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2009-2012
Spec height1 53.9 in 2
1 72.4 in Spec height1
 + 18.5 in
2 170.3 in Spec length
+ 30.47 in 1 200.7 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2009 - 2012
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Mercedes-Benz
GL
SUV
Gen. 1.1 | 2009 - 2012
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
BMW 3-Series Cabriolet 1986 - 1994
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BMW
3-Series
Cabriolet
Gen. 2.1 | 1986 - 1994
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz GL (X164) SUV 2009 vs. BMW 3-Series (E30) Cabriolet 1986


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) SUV 2009 is 30.47 in longer and 18.5 in higher compared to BMW 3-Series (E30) Cabriolet 1986. It offers 638% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
+2
Size class
Compact
200.7 in
+30.4
Length
170.3 in
75.6 in
+10.8
Width2
64.8 in
83.86 in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
72.4 in
+18.5
Height1
53.9 in
121.1 in
+19.9
Wheelbase
101.2 in
12.1 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
5401.3 lbs
+101%
Weight4,6
2689.6 lbs
--
Seats max.
5
21.9 cu ft
+100%
Cargo volume EU4
11 cu ft
81.2 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 73542
+233%
Price EU7
€ 22138
$ --
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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