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

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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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