A device and method for identifying a position of an object uses a comparison value is calculated based on a first distance and first angle measured by a first distance sensor. This value is compared with a second distance or a second angle measured by a second distance sensor. Based on the result of the comparison, it is concluded whether the object is located above or below a predefined height over a first sensor plane in which the first distance sensor is situated. An angle of greater than zero degrees is situated in this case between a first sensor axis of the first distance sensor and a second sensor axis of the second distance sensor.