2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA
Dimensions Comparison

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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W166)Change Car
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class measures 4804 mm (189.13 in), making it 394 mm (15.51 in) (8.2 %) longer than the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA at 4410 mm (173.62 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class spans 1926 mm (75.83 in), which is 92 mm (3.62 in) (4.8 %) broader than the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA at 1834 mm (72.20 in). As for height, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class stands at 1796 mm (70.71 in), giving it an extra 185 mm (7.28 in) (10.3 %) compared to the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA at 1611 mm (63.43 in).

Overall, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class is longer, wider and taller than the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA.

Length
4804 mm189.1 in
4410 mm173.6 in
Width
1926 mm75.8 in
1834 mm72.2 in
Height
1796 mm70.7 in
1611 mm63.4 in

2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class Side View Left
4804 mm189.1 in 🟒 +394 mm+15.5 in (+8.9%)
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA Side View Left
4410 mm173.6 in πŸ”΄ -394 mm-15.5 in (-8.2%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class Front View
1926 mm75.8 in 🟒 +92 mm+3.6 in (+5.0%)
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA Front View
1834 mm72.2 in πŸ”΄ -92 mm-3.6 in (-4.8%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class Rear View
1796 mm70.7 in 🟒 +185 mm+7.3 in (+11.5%)
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA Rear View
1611 mm63.4 in πŸ”΄ -185 mm-7.3 in (-10.3%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-class
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

SUV
SUV

Model Year:

2012
2020

Production:

2011-2015 Discontinued Model
2019-2023 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4804 mm189.1 in
🟒 +394 mm+15.5 in (+8.9%)
4410 mm173.6 in
πŸ”΄ -394 mm-15.5 in (-8.2%)

Width:

1926 mm75.8 in
🟒 +92 mm+3.6 in (+5.0%)
1834 mm72.2 in
πŸ”΄ -92 mm-3.6 in (-4.8%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2141 mm84.3 in
🟒 +121 mm+4.8 in (+6.0%)
2020 mm79.5 in
πŸ”΄ -121 mm-4.8 in (-5.7%)

Height:

1796 mm70.7 in
🟒 +185 mm+7.3 in (+11.5%)
1611 mm63.4 in
πŸ”΄ -185 mm-7.3 in (-10.3%)

Ground Clearance:

-
143 mm5.6 in

Trunk Capacity:

690 liter24.4 cu ft
🟒 +255 liter+9.0 cu ft (+58.6%) - 🟒 +305 liter+10.8 cu ft (+79.2%)
385-435 liter13.6-15.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -305 liter-10.8 cu ft (-44.2%) - πŸ”΄ -255 liter-9.0 cu ft (-37.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

2010 liter71.0 cu ft
🟒 +580 liter+20.5 cu ft (+40.6%) - 🟒 +625 liter+22.1 cu ft (+45.1%)
1385-1430 liter48.9-50.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -625 liter-22.1 cu ft (-31.1%) - πŸ”΄ -580 liter-20.5 cu ft (-28.9%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

2055-2345 kg4530-5170 lbs
🟒 +355 kg+783 lbs (+20.9%) - 🟒 +940 kg+2072 lbs (+66.9%)
1405-1700 kg3097-3748 lbs
πŸ”΄ -940 kg-2072 lbs (-40.1%) - πŸ”΄ -355 kg-783 lbs (-17.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2900-3050 kg6393-6724 lbs
🟒 +605 kg+1334 lbs (+26.4%) - 🟒 +1040 kg+2293 lbs (+51.7%)
2010-2295 kg4431-5060 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1040 kg-2293 lbs (-34.1%) - πŸ”΄ -605 kg-1334 lbs (-20.9%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+33.3%)
75 kg165 lbs
πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-25.0%)

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

17-inch rims:
  • 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
  • 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 19
  • 19
20-inch rims:
  • 9J x 20
  • 20
17-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 17
19-inch rims:
  • 19
  • 7.5J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 20
  • 8J x 20
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18

Tire Size:

  • 235/65 R17 (W:235 | H:65 | D:17)
  • 255/50 R18 (W:255 | H:50 | D:18)
  • 255/50 R19 (W:255 | H:50 | D:19)
  • 255/55 R18 (W:255 | H:55 | D:18)
  • 265/40 R20 (W:265 | H:40 | D:20)
  • 265/45 R20 (W:265 | H:45 | D:20)
  • 215/65 R17 (W:215 | H:65 | D:17)
  • 235/45 R20 (W:235 | H:45 | D:20)
  • 235/50 R19 (W:235 | H:50 | D:19)
  • 235/55 R18 (W:235 | H:55 | D:18)

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