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Background grid Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2001-2005 Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012-2015
Spec height1 1.465 m 2
1 1.85 m Spec height1
 + 38.5 cm
1 + 17.9 cm
2 3.897 m Spec length
+ 123.3 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 Polo 5-door Hatchback 2001 - 2005
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Polo
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 4 | 2001 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 vs. Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 is 123.3 cm longer and 38.5 cm higher compared to Volkswagen Polo (9N) 5-door Hatchback 2001. It has 17.9 cm more ground clearance and offers 124% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
+3
Size class
Subcompact
513 cm
+123.3
Length
389.7 cm
193.4 cm
+28.4
Width2
165 cm
214.1 cm
+23.3
Width incl. mirrors
190.8 cm
185 cm
+38.5
Height1
146.5 cm
307.5 cm
+61.5
Wheelbase
246 cm
27.6 cm
+17.9
Ground clearance3
9.7 cm
2455 kg
+133%
Weight4,6
1055 kg
--
Seats max.
5
680 l
+152%
Cargo volume EU4
270 l
2300 l
+124%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1030 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 74286
+523%
Price EU7
€ 11930
$ 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
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