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Background grid Mercedes-Benz S Sedan 2020-present Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997-2005
Spec height1 1.503 m 2 
+ 0.5 cm
1 1.498 m Spec height1
+ 23 cm 2 1.954 m Spec width2
1 1.724 m Spec width2
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Volkswagen Beetle Coupé 1997 - 2005
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Volkswagen
Beetle
Coupé
Gen. 2 | 1997 - 2005
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2020 - present
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Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
Sedan
Gen. 7 | 2020 - present
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223) Sedan 2020


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Beetle (9C) Coupé 1997 is 23 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223) Sedan 2020. It offers 40% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Full-size
+2
408.1 cm
Length
517.9 cm
+109.8
172.4 cm
Width2
195.4 cm
+23
190 cm
Width incl. mirrors
210.9 cm
+20.9
149.8 cm
Height1
150.3 cm
+0.5
250.8 cm
Wheelbase
310.6 cm
+59.8
13 cm
Ground clearance3
13 cm
1159 kg
Weight4,6
2020 kg
+75%
4
Seats max.
5
+1
209 l
Cargo volume EU4
550 l
+164%
769 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 15550
Price EU7
€ 107671
+593%
$ 15700
Price US7
$ 109800
+600%
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).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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