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Background grid BMW 3 Sedan 2020-present Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012-2015
Spec height1 1.433 m 2
1 1.85 m Spec height1
 + 41.7 cm
1 + 15.6 cm
2 1.903 m Spec width2
+ 3.1 cm 1 1.934 m Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012 - 2015
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Mercedes-Benz
GL
SUV
Gen. 2 | 2012 - 2015
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Spotted in Switzerland 21″
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 (X166) SUV 2012 vs. BMW 3-Series M3 (G80) Sedan M3 2020


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 is 3.1 cm wider and 41.7 cm higher compared to BMW 3-Series M3 (G80) Sedan M3 2020. It has 15.6 cm more ground clearance and offers 380% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
Size class
--
513 cm
+33.6
Length
479.4 cm
193.4 cm
+3.1
Width2
190.3 cm
214.1 cm
+7.3
Width incl. mirrors
206.8 cm
185 cm
+41.7
Height1
143.3 cm
307.5 cm
+21.8
Wheelbase
285.7 cm
27.6 cm
+15.6
Ground clearance3
12 cm
2455 kg
+38%
Weight4,6
1780 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
Price EU7
€ 85800
+16%
$ 63750
Price US7
$ 69900
+10%
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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