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Background grid Ford Escort Hatchback 1974-1980 Mercedes-Benz M SUV 2001-2005
Spec height1 1.398 m 2
1 1.82 m Spec height1
 + 42.2 cm
2 1.596 m Spec width2
+ 24.4 cm 1 1.84 m Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV 2001 - 2005
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Mercedes-Benz
M-Class
SUV
Gen. 1 | 2001 - 2005
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Quality
Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1974 - 1980
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980
Spotted in Switzerland 13″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) SUV 2001 vs. Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) SUV 2001 is 24.4 cm wider and 42.2 cm higher compared to Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974. It offers 393% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
+1
Size class
Compact
463.8 cm
+66
Length
397.8 cm
184 cm
+24.4
Width2
159.6 cm
212.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
182 cm
+42.2
Height1
139.8 cm
282 cm
+41.3
Wheelbase
240.7 cm
20.4 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
2175 kg
+149%
Weight4,6
875 kg
7
Seats max.
--
633 l
+55%
Cargo volume EU4
410 l
2020 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 41180
+883%
Price EU7
€ 4190
$ --
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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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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