1983 Peugeot 205 I 3-door vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
1983 Peugeot 205 I (20A/C, facelift 1987) 3-doorChange Car
Car #2 Preview Image
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1983 Peugeot 205 I 3-door and the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL comes in at 4535 mm (178.54 in), giving it a 830 mm (32.68 in) (18.3 %) advantage over the 1983 Peugeot 205 I 3-door at 3705 mm (145.87 in). Looking at width, the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL stretches to 1827 mm (71.93 in), making it 255 mm (10.04 in) (14.0 %) wider than the 1983 Peugeot 205 I 3-door at 1572 mm (61.89 in). As for height, the 1983 Peugeot 205 I 3-door stands at 1375 mm (54.13 in), giving it an extra 58 mm (2.28 in) (4.2 %) compared to the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1317 mm (51.85 in).

Overall, the 1983 Peugeot 205 I 3-door is taller than the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL, while the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer and wider than the 1983 Peugeot 205 I 3-door.

Length
3705 mm145.9 in
4535 mm178.5 in
Width
1572 mm61.9 in
1827 mm71.9 in
Height
1375 mm54.1 in
1317 mm51.9 in

1983 Peugeot 205 I 3-door Preview
3705 mm145.9 in πŸ”΄ -830 mm-32.7 in (-18.3%)
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Side View Left
4535 mm178.5 in 🟒 +830 mm+32.7 in (+22.4%)
1983 Peugeot 205 I 3-door Preview
1572 mm61.9 in πŸ”΄ -255 mm-10.0 in (-14.0%)
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Front View
1827 mm71.9 in 🟒 +255 mm+10.0 in (+16.2%)
1983 Peugeot 205 I 3-door Preview
1375 mm54.1 in 🟒 +58 mm+2.3 in (+4.4%)
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Rear View
1317 mm51.9 in πŸ”΄ -58 mm-2.3 in (-4.2%)
1983 Peugeot 205 I 3-door
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Roadster

Model Year:

1983
2001

Production:

1987-1998 Discontinued Model
2001-2006 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3705 mm145.9 in
πŸ”΄ -830 mm-32.7 in (-18.3%)
4535 mm178.5 in
🟒 +830 mm+32.7 in (+22.4%)

Width:

1560-1572 mm61.4-61.9 in
πŸ”΄ -267 mm-10.5 in (-14.6%) - πŸ”΄ -243 mm-9.6 in (-13.4%)
1815-1827 mm71.5-71.9 in
🟒 +243 mm+9.6 in (+15.5%) - 🟒 +267 mm+10.5 in (+17.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2050 mm80.7 in

Height:

1355-1375 mm53.3-54.1 in
🟒 +38 mm+1.5 in (+2.9%) - 🟒 +80 mm+3.1 in (+6.2%)
1295-1317 mm51.0-51.9 in
πŸ”΄ -80 mm-3.1 in (-5.8%) - πŸ”΄ -38 mm-1.5 in (-2.8%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

216-290 liter7.6-10.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -19 liter-0.7 cu ft (-8.1%) - 🟒 +55 liter+1.9 cu ft (+23.4%)
235 liter8.3 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -55 liter-1.9 cu ft (-19.0%) - 🟒 +19 liter+0.7 cu ft (+8.8%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

564-585 liter19.9-20.7 cu ft
🟒 +247 liter+8.7 cu ft (+77.9%) - 🟒 +268 liter+9.5 cu ft (+84.5%)
317 liter11.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -268 liter-9.5 cu ft (-45.8%) - πŸ”΄ -247 liter-8.7 cu ft (-43.8%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

740-880 kg1631-1940 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1295 kg-2855 lbs (-63.6%) - πŸ”΄ -800 kg-1764 lbs (-47.6%)
1680-2035 kg3704-4486 lbs
🟒 +800 kg+1764 lbs (+90.9%) - 🟒 +1295 kg+2855 lbs (+175.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1160-1325 kg2557-2921 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1225 kg-2701 lbs (-51.4%) - πŸ”΄ -725 kg-1598 lbs (-35.4%)
2050-2385 kg4519-5258 lbs
🟒 +725 kg+1598 lbs (+54.7%) - 🟒 +1225 kg+2701 lbs (+105.6%)

Roof Load:

-
50-75 kg110-165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 15 inches
  • 13 inches
  • 14 inches
Other Rims:
  • 8.5 J x 17 H 2
17-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 18
  • 8.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 19
  • 8.5J x 19

Tire Size:

  • 135/80 R13 (W:135 | H:80 | D:13)
  • 145/80 R13 (W:145 | H:80 | D:13)
  • 155/70 R13 (W:155 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 165/70 R13 (W:165 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/55 R15 (W:185 | H:55 | D:15)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 255/40 R18 (W:255 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 255/45 R 17 98 W (W:255 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 255/45 R17 (W:255 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 285/35 R18 (W:285 | H:35 | D:18)

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