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Background grid Volkswagen Taos SUV 2024-present Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2009-2012
Spec height1 1.638 m 2
1 1.84 m Spec height1
 + 20.2 cm
1 + 14.2 cm
2 4.468 m Spec length
+ 63.1 cm 1 5.099 m 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″
Volkswagen Taos SUV 2024 - present
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Volkswagen
Taos
SUV
Gen. 1.1 | 2024 - present
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Spotted in the USA 18″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz GL (X164) SUV 2009 vs. Volkswagen Taos SUV 2024


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) SUV 2009 is 63.1 cm longer and 20.2 cm higher compared to Volkswagen Taos SUV 2024. It has 14.2 cm more ground clearance.

Full-size
+2
Size class
Compact
509.9 cm
+63.1
Length
446.8 cm
192 cm
+7.8
Width2
184.2 cm
213 cm
+3.2
Width incl. mirrors
209.8 cm
184 cm
+20.2
Height1
163.8 cm
307.5 cm
+38.5
Wheelbase
269 cm
30.7 cm
+14.2
Ground clearance3
16.5 cm
2450 kg
+69%
Weight4,6
1452 kg
--
Seats max.
5
620 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
2300 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
790 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
1866 l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 73542
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ 24995
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).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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