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Spec height1 1.435 m 2
1 1.85 m Spec height1
 + 41.5 cm
1 + 14 cm
2 4.709 m Spec length
+ 42.1 cm 1 5.13 m Spec length
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Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012 - 2015
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Mercedes-Benz
GL
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2012 - 2015
Spotted in Switzerland 21″
BMW 3-Series Sedan 2018 - 2022
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan
Gen. 7 | 2018 - 2022
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 vs. BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 is 42.1 cm longer and 41.5 cm higher compared to BMW 3-Series (G20) Sedan 2018. It has 14 cm more ground clearance and offers 380% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
+2
Size class
Compact
513 cm
+42.1
Length
470.9 cm
193.4 cm
+10.7
Width2
182.7 cm
214.1 cm
+7.3
Width incl. mirrors
206.8 cm
185 cm
+41.5
Height1
143.5 cm
307.5 cm
+22.4
Wheelbase
285.1 cm
27.6 cm
+14
Ground clearance3
13.6 cm
2455 kg
+62%
Weight4,6
1520 kg
--
Seats max.
5
680 l
+42%
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
€ 74286
+97%
Price EU7
€ 37850
$ 63750
+59%
Price US7
$ 40250
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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