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Spec height¹ 1.515 m 2

1 1.84 m Spec height¹
+ 32.5 cm

1 + 13.9 cm

2 4.266 m Spec length

+ 83.3 cm 1 5.099 m Spec length

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Mercedes-Benz

SUV

Gen. 1.1 | 2009 - 2012

Photographed in Switzerland 19″

Volkswagen

Taigo

SUV

Gen. 1 | 2020 - present

Photographed in Switzerland 17″

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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz GL (X164) SUV 2009 vs. Volkswagen Taigo (CS) SUV 2020

Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) SUV 2009 is 83.3 cm longer and 32.5 cm higher compared to Volkswagen Taigo (CS) SUV 2020. It has 13.9 cm more ground clearance and offers 80% more cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Full-size

Size class

Subcompact

509.9 cm

+83.3

Length

426.6 cm

192 cm

+16.3

Width²

175.7 cm

213 cm

+13.5

Width incl. mirrors

199.5 cm

184 cm

+32.5

Height¹

151.5 cm

307.5 cm

+52.1

Wheelbase

255.4 cm

30.7 cm

+13.9

Ground clearance³

16.8 cm

2450 kg

+101%

Weight^4,⁶

1220 kg

Seats max.

620 l

+37%

Cargo volume EU⁴

455 l

2300 l

+80%

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

1281 l

-- l

Cargo volume US⁴

-- l

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- l

Premium

Segment

Standard

€ 73542

+260%

Price EU⁷

€ 20460

$ 60875

Price US⁷

$ --

Volkswagen global website

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). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

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Origin of the most car models

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