2017 Porsche 911 Cabriolet vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Dimensions Comparison

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2017 Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991 II)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2017 Porsche 911 Cabriolet and the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2017 Porsche 911 Cabriolet measures 4528 mm (178.27 in), making it 533 mm (20.98 in) (11.8 %) longer than the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK at 3995 mm (157.28 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Porsche 911 Cabriolet spans 1880 mm (74.02 in), which is 165 mm (6.50 in) (8.8 %) broader than the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK at 1715 mm (67.52 in). As for height, the 2017 Porsche 911 Cabriolet stands at 1297 mm (51.06 in), giving it an extra 13 mm (0.51 in) (1.0 %) compared to the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK at 1284 mm (50.55 in).

Overall, the 2017 Porsche 911 Cabriolet is longer, wider and taller than the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK.

Length
4528 mm178.3 in
3995 mm157.3 in
Width
1880 mm74.0 in
1715 mm67.5 in
Height
1297 mm51.1 in
1284 mm50.6 in

2017 Porsche 911 Cabriolet Side View Left
4528 mm178.3 in 🟒 +533 mm+21.0 in (+13.3%)
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK Preview
3995 mm157.3 in πŸ”΄ -533 mm-21.0 in (-11.8%)
2017 Porsche 911 Cabriolet Front View
1880 mm74.0 in 🟒 +165 mm+6.5 in (+9.6%)
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK Preview
1715 mm67.5 in πŸ”΄ -165 mm-6.5 in (-8.8%)
2017 Porsche 911 Cabriolet Rear View
1297 mm51.1 in 🟒 +13 mm+0.5 in (+1.0%)
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK Preview
1284 mm50.6 in πŸ”΄ -13 mm-0.5 in (-1.0%)
2017 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK

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

General Info

Body Style:

Cabriolet
Roadster

Model Year:

2017
1996

Production:

2015-2018 Discontinued Model
1996-2000 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4499-4528 mm177.1-178.3 in
🟒 +504 mm+19.8 in (+12.6%) - 🟒 +533 mm+21.0 in (+13.3%)
3995 mm157.3 in
πŸ”΄ -533 mm-21.0 in (-11.8%) - πŸ”΄ -504 mm-19.8 in (-11.2%)

Width:

1808-1880 mm71.2-74.0 in
🟒 +93 mm+3.7 in (+5.4%) - 🟒 +165 mm+6.5 in (+9.6%)
1715 mm67.5 in
πŸ”΄ -165 mm-6.5 in (-8.8%) - πŸ”΄ -93 mm-3.7 in (-5.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1978 mm77.9 in
-

Height:

1291-1297 mm50.8-51.1 in
🟒 +7 mm+0.3 in (+0.5%) - 🟒 +13 mm+0.5 in (+1.0%)
1284 mm50.6 in
πŸ”΄ -13 mm-0.5 in (-1.0%) - πŸ”΄ -7 mm-0.3 in (-0.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

115-145 liter4.1-5.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -30 liter-1.1 cu ft (-20.7%)
145 liter5.1 cu ft
🟒 +30 liter+1.1 cu ft (+26.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

160-285 liter5.7-10.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -188 liter-6.6 cu ft (-54.0%) - πŸ”΄ -63 liter-2.2 cu ft (-18.1%)
348 liter12.3 cu ft
🟒 +63 liter+2.2 cu ft (+22.1%) - 🟒 +188 liter+6.6 cu ft (+117.5%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1500-1670 kg3307-3682 lbs
🟒 +250 kg+551 lbs (+20.0%) - 🟒 +475 kg+1047 lbs (+39.7%)
1195-1250 kg2635-2756 lbs
πŸ”΄ -475 kg-1047 lbs (-28.4%) - πŸ”΄ -250 kg-551 lbs (-16.7%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1925-2065 kg4244-4553 lbs
🟒 +340 kg+750 lbs (+21.5%) - 🟒 +535 kg+1179 lbs (+35.0%)
1530-1585 kg3373-3494 lbs
πŸ”΄ -535 kg-1179 lbs (-25.9%) - πŸ”΄ -340 kg-750 lbs (-17.7%)

Roof Load:

-
30 kg66 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

19-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 19
  • 11.5J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 20
  • 11.5J x 20
  • 9J x 20
  • 12J x 20
Other Rims:
  • 7 J x 15 H 2
  • 8 J x 16 H 2
  • 7 J x 16 H 2

Tire Size:

  • 235/40 ZR 19 (W:235 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 245/35 ZR20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 245/35 ZR 20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 295/35 ZR 19 (W:295 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 305/30 ZR20 (W:305 | H:30 | D:20)
  • 305/30 ZR 20 (W:305 | H:30 | D:20)
  • 205/55 R 16 91 V (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/60 R 15 91 H (W:205 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 225/50 R 16 91 V (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)

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