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Background grid BMW 3 Sedan 2020-present Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2009-2012
Spec height1 1.433 m 2
1 1.84 m Spec height1
 + 40.7 cm
1 + 18.7 cm
2 1.903 m Spec width2
+ 1.7 cm 1 1.92 m Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2009 - 2012
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Mercedes-Benz
GL
SUV
Gen. 1.1 | 2009 - 2012
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Spotted in Switzerland 19″
BMW 3-Series Sedan M3 2020 - present
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan M3
Gen. 7 | 2020 - present
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Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz GL (X164) SUV 2009 vs. BMW 3-Series M3 (G80) Sedan M3 2020


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) SUV 2009 is 1.7 cm wider and 40.7 cm higher compared to BMW 3-Series M3 (G80) Sedan M3 2020. It has 18.7 cm more ground clearance and offers 380% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
Size class
--
509.9 cm
+30.5
Length
479.4 cm
192 cm
+1.7
Width2
190.3 cm
213 cm
+6.2
Width incl. mirrors
206.8 cm
184 cm
+40.7
Height1
143.3 cm
307.5 cm
+21.8
Wheelbase
285.7 cm
30.7 cm
+18.7
Ground clearance3
12 cm
2450 kg
+38%
Weight4,6
1780 kg
--
Seats max.
5
620 l
+30%
Cargo volume EU4
480 l
2300 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 73542
Price EU7
€ 85800
+17%
$ 60875
Price US7
$ 69900
+15%
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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