Compare Dimensions Side by Side 1981 Ford Escort III vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
Here’s how the 1981 Ford Escort III 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 533 mm (20.98 in) (11.8 %) advantage over the 1981 Ford Escort III at 3966 mm (156.14 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL stretches to 1812 mm (71.34 in), making it 172 mm (6.77 in) (9.5 %) wider than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1640 mm (64.57 in). As for height, the 1981 Ford Escort III stands at 1337 mm (52.64 in), giving it an extra 37 mm (1.46 in) (2.8 %) compared to the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1300 mm (51.18 in).
Overall, the 1981 Ford Escort III is taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL, while the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer and wider than the 1981 Ford Escort III.
Length
3966 mm156.1 in
4499 mm177.1 in
Width
1640 mm64.6 in
1812 mm71.3 in
Height
1337 mm52.6 in
1300 mm51.2 in
3966 mm156.1 in🔴 -533 mm-21.0 in (-11.8%)
4499 mm177.1 in🟢 +533 mm+21.0 in (+13.4%)
1640 mm64.6 in🔴 -172 mm-6.8 in (-9.5%)
1812 mm71.3 in🟢 +172 mm+6.8 in (+10.5%)
1337 mm52.6 in🟢 +37 mm+1.5 in (+2.8%)
1300 mm51.2 in🔴 -37 mm-1.5 in (-2.8%)
1981 Ford Escort III
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Roadster
Model Year:
1981
1998
Production:
1980-1989 Discontinued Model
1998-2001 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
3966 mm156.1 in 🔴 -533 mm-21.0 in (-11.8%)
4499 mm177.1 in 🟢 +533 mm+21.0 in (+13.4%)
Width:
1640 mm64.6 in 🔴 -172 mm-6.8 in (-9.5%)
1812 mm71.3 in 🟢 +172 mm+6.8 in (+10.5%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
-
Height:
1337 mm52.6 in 🟢 +37 mm+1.5 in (+2.8%) - 🟢 +41 mm+1.6 in (+3.2%)
1300 mm51.2 in 🔴 -41 mm-1.6 in (-3.1%) - 🔴 -37 mm-1.5 in (-2.8%)
Ground Clearance:
-
-
Trunk Capacity:
305 liter10.8 cu ft 🟢 +40 liter+1.4 cu ft (+15.1%)
