1978 Ford Capri III vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GLK
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
1978 Ford Capri III (GECP)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
2008 Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1978 Ford Capri III and the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GLK compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GLK comes in at 4528 mm (178.27 in), giving it a 88 mm (3.46 in) (1.9 %) advantage over the 1978 Ford Capri III at 4440 mm (174.80 in). Looking at width, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GLK stretches to 1886 mm (74.25 in), making it 186 mm (7.32 in) (9.9 %) wider than the 1978 Ford Capri III at 1700 mm (66.93 in). As for height, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GLK reaches 1699 mm (66.89 in), which is 349 mm (13.74 in) (20.5 %) taller than the 1978 Ford Capri III at 1350 mm (53.15 in).

Overall, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GLK is longer, wider and taller than the 1978 Ford Capri III.

Length
4440 mm174.8 in
4528 mm178.3 in
Width
1700 mm66.9 in
1886 mm74.3 in
Height
1350 mm53.1 in
1699 mm66.9 in

1978 Ford Capri III Preview
4440 mm174.8 in πŸ”΄ -88 mm-3.5 in (-1.9%)
2008 Mercedes-Benz GLK Side View Left
4528 mm178.3 in 🟒 +88 mm+3.5 in (+2.0%)
1978 Ford Capri III Preview
1700 mm66.9 in πŸ”΄ -186 mm-7.3 in (-9.9%)
2008 Mercedes-Benz GLK Front View
1886 mm74.3 in 🟒 +186 mm+7.3 in (+10.9%)
1978 Ford Capri III Preview
1350 mm53.1 in πŸ”΄ -349 mm-13.7 in (-20.5%)
2008 Mercedes-Benz GLK Rear View
1699 mm66.9 in 🟒 +349 mm+13.7 in (+25.9%)
1978 Ford Capri III
2008 Mercedes-Benz GLK

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

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
SUV

Model Year:

1978
2008

Production:

1978-1987 Discontinued Model
2009-2012 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4440 mm174.8 in
πŸ”΄ -88 mm-3.5 in (-1.9%) - πŸ”΄ -85 mm-3.3 in (-1.9%)
4528 mm178.3 in
🟒 +85 mm+3.3 in (+1.9%) - 🟒 +88 mm+3.5 in (+2.0%)

Width:

1700 mm66.9 in
πŸ”΄ -186 mm-7.3 in (-9.9%) - πŸ”΄ -140 mm-5.5 in (-7.6%)
1840-1886 mm72.4-74.3 in
🟒 +140 mm+5.5 in (+8.2%) - 🟒 +186 mm+7.3 in (+10.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2016 mm79.4 in

Height:

1350 mm53.1 in
πŸ”΄ -349 mm-13.7 in (-20.5%) - πŸ”΄ -339 mm-13.3 in (-20.1%)
1689-1699 mm66.5-66.9 in
🟒 +339 mm+13.3 in (+25.1%) - 🟒 +349 mm+13.7 in (+25.9%)

Ground Clearance:

-
187-201 mm7.4-7.9 in

Trunk Capacity:

640 liter22.6 cu ft
🟒 +190 liter+6.7 cu ft (+42.2%)
450 liter15.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -190 liter-6.7 cu ft (-29.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
1550 liter54.7 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1110 kg2447 lbs
πŸ”΄ -695 kg-1532 lbs (-38.5%) - πŸ”΄ -605 kg-1334 lbs (-35.3%)
1715-1805 kg3781-3979 lbs
🟒 +605 kg+1334 lbs (+54.5%) - 🟒 +695 kg+1532 lbs (+62.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1460 kg3219 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1040 kg-2293 lbs (-41.6%) - πŸ”΄ -925 kg-2039 lbs (-38.8%)
2385-2500 kg5258-5512 lbs
🟒 +925 kg+2039 lbs (+63.4%) - 🟒 +1040 kg+2293 lbs (+71.2%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
  • 8J x 17
19-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 19
  • 8.5J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 20
  • 8.5J x 20

Tire Size:

  • 185/70 R13 (W:185 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 235/45 R20 (W:235 | H:45 | D:20)
  • 235/50 R19 (W:235 | H:50 | D:19)
  • 235/60 R17 (W:235 | H:60 | D:17)
  • 255/40 R20 (W:255 | H:40 | D:20)
  • 255/45 R19 (W:255 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 255/55 R17 (W:255 | H:55 | D:17)

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