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Spec height1 1.492 m 2
1 1.85 m Spec height1
 + 35.8 cm
1 + 13.4 cm
2 1.799 m Spec width2
+ 13.5 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
Spotted in Switzerland 21″
Volkswagen Golf 5-door Hatchback 2012 - 2019
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Volkswagen
Golf
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 7.1 | 2012 - 2019
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 vs. Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 is 13.5 cm wider and 35.8 cm higher compared to Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012. It has 13.4 cm more ground clearance and offers 82% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
+2
Size class
Compact
513 cm
+87.2
Length
425.8 cm
193.4 cm
+13.5
Width2
179.9 cm
214.1 cm
+11.4
Width incl. mirrors
202.7 cm
185 cm
+35.8
Height1
149.2 cm
307.5 cm
+43.8
Wheelbase
263.7 cm
27.6 cm
+13.4
Ground clearance3
14.2 cm
2455 kg
+104%
Weight4,6
1205 kg
--
Seats max.
5
680 l
+79%
Cargo volume EU4
380 l
2300 l
+82%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1270 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 74286
+311%
Price EU7
€ 18075
$ 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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