2006 Audi R8 Coupe vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
Dimensions Comparison

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2006 Audi R8 Coupe (42)Change Car
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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2006 Audi R8 Coupe and the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL comes in at 4499 mm (177.13 in), giving it a 65 mm (2.56 in) (1.4 %) advantage over the 2006 Audi R8 Coupe at 4434 mm (174.57 in). Looking at width, the 2006 Audi R8 Coupe spans 1930 mm (75.98 in), which is 118 mm (4.65 in) (6.1 %) broader than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1812 mm (71.34 in). As for height, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL reaches 1300 mm (51.18 in), which is 48 mm (1.89 in) (3.7 %) taller than the 2006 Audi R8 Coupe at 1252 mm (49.29 in).

Overall, the 2006 Audi R8 Coupe is wider than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL, while the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer and taller than the 2006 Audi R8 Coupe.

Length
4434 mm174.6 in
4499 mm177.1 in
Width
1930 mm76.0 in
1812 mm71.3 in
Height
1252 mm49.3 in
1300 mm51.2 in

2006 Audi R8 Coupe Preview
4434 mm174.6 in πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-1.4%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
4499 mm177.1 in 🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+1.5%)
2006 Audi R8 Coupe Front View
1930 mm76.0 in 🟒 +118 mm+4.6 in (+6.5%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
1812 mm71.3 in πŸ”΄ -118 mm-4.6 in (-6.1%)
2006 Audi R8 Coupe Front View
1252 mm49.3 in πŸ”΄ -48 mm-1.9 in (-3.7%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
1300 mm51.2 in 🟒 +48 mm+1.9 in (+3.8%)
2006 Audi R8 Coupe
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL

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

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Roadster

Model Year:

2006
1998

Production:

2006-2012 Discontinued Model
1998-2001 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4434 mm174.6 in
πŸ”΄ -68 mm-2.7 in (-1.5%) - πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-1.4%)
4499 mm177.1 in
🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+1.5%) - 🟒 +68 mm+2.7 in (+1.5%)

Width:

1904-1930 mm75.0-76.0 in
🟒 +92 mm+3.6 in (+5.1%) - 🟒 +118 mm+4.6 in (+6.5%)
1812 mm71.3 in
πŸ”΄ -118 mm-4.6 in (-6.1%) - πŸ”΄ -92 mm-3.6 in (-4.8%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2029 mm79.9 in
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Height:

1252 mm49.3 in
πŸ”΄ -48 mm-1.9 in (-3.7%) - πŸ”΄ -44 mm-1.7 in (-3.4%)
1300 mm51.2 in
🟒 +44 mm+1.7 in (+3.5%) - 🟒 +48 mm+1.9 in (+3.8%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

100 liter3.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -165 liter-5.8 cu ft (-62.3%)
265 liter9.4 cu ft
🟒 +165 liter+5.8 cu ft (+165.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

190 liter6.7 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1525-1625 kg3362-3583 lbs
πŸ”΄ -450 kg-992 lbs (-22.8%) - πŸ”΄ -110 kg-243 lbs (-6.3%)
1735-1975 kg3825-4354 lbs
🟒 +110 kg+243 lbs (+6.8%) - 🟒 +450 kg+992 lbs (+29.5%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1825-1925 kg4023-4244 lbs
πŸ”΄ -495 kg-1091 lbs (-21.3%) - πŸ”΄ -205 kg-452 lbs (-9.6%)
2130-2320 kg4696-5115 lbs
🟒 +205 kg+452 lbs (+10.6%) - 🟒 +495 kg+1091 lbs (+27.1%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

18-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 18
  • 10.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 19
  • 11J x 19
Other Rims:
  • 8.25 J x 17 H 2
  • 9.5 J x 18 H 2
  • 8.5 J x 18 H 2

Tire Size:

  • 235/35 R19 (W:235 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 235/40 R18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 285/35 R18 (W:285 | H:35 | D:18)
  • 295/30 R19 (W:295 | H:30 | D:19)
  • 245/40 ZR 18 (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 245/45 R 17 W (W:245 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 275/35 ZR 18 (W:275 | H:35 | D:18)

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