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2008 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs. 1995 BMW Z3

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      Here’s how the 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-class and the 1995 BMW Z3 compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 1995 BMW Z3 comes in at 4050 mm (159.45 in), giving it a 167 mm (6.57 in) (4.1 %) advantage over the 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 3883 mm (152.87 in). Looking at width, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-class spans 1764 mm (69.45 in), which is 24 mm (0.94 in) (1.4 %) broader than the 1995 BMW Z3 at 1740 mm (68.50 in). As for height, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-class stands at 1595 mm (62.80 in), giving it an extra 289 mm (11.38 in) (18.1 %) compared to the 1995 BMW Z3 at 1306 mm (51.42 in).

      Overall, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-class is wider and taller than the 1995 BMW Z3, while the 1995 BMW Z3 is longer than the 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-class.

      Length
      3883 mm152.9 in
      4050 mm159.4 in
      Width
      1764 mm69.4 in
      1740 mm68.5 in
      Height
      1595 mm62.8 in
      1306 mm51.4 in

      2008 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
      3883 mm152.9 in πŸ”΄ -167 mm-6.6 in (-4.1%)
      1995 BMW Z3 Side View Left
      4050 mm159.4 in 🟒 +167 mm+6.6 in (+4.3%)
      2008 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
      1764 mm69.4 in 🟒 +24 mm+0.9 in (+1.4%)
      1995 BMW Z3 Front View
      1740 mm68.5 in πŸ”΄ -24 mm-0.9 in (-1.4%)
      2008 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
      1595 mm62.8 in 🟒 +289 mm+11.4 in (+22.1%)
      1995 BMW Z3 Rear View
      1306 mm51.4 in πŸ”΄ -289 mm-11.4 in (-18.1%)
      2008 Mercedes-Benz A-class
      1995 BMW Z3

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Hatchback
      Roadster

      Model Year:

      2008
      1995

      Production:

      2008-2012 Discontinued Model
      1995-2003 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      3838-3883 mm151.1-152.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -212 mm-8.3 in (-5.2%) - πŸ”΄ -142 mm-5.6 in (-3.5%)
      4025-4050 mm158.5-159.4 in
      🟒 +142 mm+5.6 in (+3.7%) - 🟒 +212 mm+8.3 in (+5.5%)

      Width:

      1764 mm69.4 in
      🟒 +24 mm+0.9 in (+1.4%) - 🟒 +72 mm+2.8 in (+4.3%)
      1692-1740 mm66.6-68.5 in
      πŸ”΄ -72 mm-2.8 in (-4.1%) - πŸ”΄ -24 mm-0.9 in (-1.4%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      2040 mm80.3 in
      -

      Height:

      1595 mm62.8 in
      🟒 +287 mm+11.3 in (+22.0%) - 🟒 +307 mm+12.1 in (+23.8%)
      1288-1306 mm50.7-51.4 in
      πŸ”΄ -307 mm-12.1 in (-19.2%) - πŸ”΄ -287 mm-11.3 in (-18.0%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      435 liter15.4 cu ft
      🟒 +270 liter+9.5 cu ft (+163.6%)
      165 liter5.8 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -270 liter-9.5 cu ft (-62.1%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      1370-1995 liter48.4-70.5 cu ft
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1170-1365 kg2579-3009 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -175 kg-386 lbs (-13.0%) - 🟒 +205 kg+452 lbs (+17.7%)
      1160-1345 kg2557-2965 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -205 kg-452 lbs (-15.0%) - 🟒 +175 kg+386 lbs (+15.0%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1690-1780 kg3726-3924 lbs
      🟒 +115 kg+254 lbs (+7.3%) - 🟒 +370 kg+816 lbs (+26.2%)
      1410-1575 kg3109-3472 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -370 kg-816 lbs (-20.8%) - πŸ”΄ -115 kg-254 lbs (-6.8%)

      Roof Load:

      50 kg110 lbs
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      15-inch rims:
      • 6J x 15
      16-inch rims:
      • 6J x 16
      15-inch rims:
      • 15
      16-inch rims:
      • 16
      • 7J x 16

      Tire Size:

      • 185/65 R15 (W:185 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 195/55 R16 (W:195 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 205/60 R15 (W:205 | H:60 | D:15)
      • 225/50 R16 (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)

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