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Background grid Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012-2015
Spec height1 1.473 m 2
1 1.85 m Spec height1
 + 37.7 cm
1 + 14 cm
2 4.288 m Spec length
+ 84.2 cm 1 5.13 m Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front 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″
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 2016 - 2019
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Volkswagen
Beetle
Cabriolet
Gen. 3.1 | 2016 - 2019
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 vs. Volkswagen Beetle (16) Cabriolet 2016


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 is 84.2 cm longer and 37.7 cm higher compared to Volkswagen Beetle (16) Cabriolet 2016. It has 14 cm more ground clearance and offers 923% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
+2
Size class
Compact
513 cm
+84.2
Length
428.8 cm
193.4 cm
+10.9
Width2
182.5 cm
214.1 cm
+12
Width incl. mirrors
202.1 cm
185 cm
+37.7
Height1
147.3 cm
307.5 cm
+53.7
Wheelbase
253.8 cm
27.6 cm
+14
Ground clearance3
13.6 cm
2455 kg
+76%
Weight4,6
1395 kg
--
Seats max.
4
680 l
+203%
Cargo volume EU4
225 l
2300 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 74286
+217%
Price EU7
€ 23450
$ 63750
+162%
Price US7
$ 24395
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
3126250
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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