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Background grid BMW 501 Sedan 1952-1954 Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012-2015
Spec height1 60.2 in 2
1 72.8 in Spec height1
 + 12.6 in
2 186.2 in Spec length
+ 15.75 in 1 202 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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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 501 Sedan 1952 - 1954
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BMW
501
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1952 - 1954
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 vs. BMW 501 Sedan 1952


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 is 15.75 in longer and 12.6 in higher compared to BMW 501 Sedan 1952

Full-size
Size class
--
202 in
+15.8
Length
186.2 in
76.1 in
+6
Width2
70.1 in
84.29 in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
72.8 in
+12.6
Height1
60.2 in
121.1 in
+9.5
Wheelbase
111.6 in
10.9 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
5412.3 lbs
+84%
Weight4,6
2954.2 lbs
--
Seats max.
5
24 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
-- cu ft
81.2 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 74286
+1164%
Price EU7
€ 5880
$ 63750
Price US7
$ --
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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Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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