1989 Lotus Elan II vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
Dimensions Comparison

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1989 Lotus Elan II (M100)Change Car
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2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2006)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1989 Lotus Elan II and the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL comes in at 4532 mm (178.43 in), giving it a 632 mm (24.88 in) (13.9 %) advantage over the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 3900 mm (153.54 in). Looking at width, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL stretches to 1827 mm (71.93 in), making it 92 mm (3.62 in) (5.0 %) wider than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL reaches 1298 mm (51.10 in), which is 58 mm (2.28 in) (4.5 %) taller than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1240 mm (48.82 in).

Overall, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer, wider and taller than the 1989 Lotus Elan II.

Length
3900 mm153.5 in
4532 mm178.4 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1827 mm71.9 in
Height
1240 mm48.8 in
1298 mm51.1 in

1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
3900 mm153.5 in πŸ”΄ -632 mm-24.9 in (-13.9%)
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL Side View Left
4532 mm178.4 in 🟒 +632 mm+24.9 in (+16.2%)
1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -92 mm-3.6 in (-5.0%)
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL Front View
1827 mm71.9 in 🟒 +92 mm+3.6 in (+5.3%)
1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
1240 mm48.8 in πŸ”΄ -58 mm-2.3 in (-4.5%)
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL Rear View
1298 mm51.1 in 🟒 +58 mm+2.3 in (+4.7%)
1989 Lotus Elan II
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL

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

General Info

Body Style:

Cabriolet
Roadster

Model Year:

1989
2006

Production:

1989-1996 Discontinued Model
2006-2008 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3803-3900 mm149.7-153.5 in
πŸ”΄ -729 mm-28.7 in (-16.1%) - πŸ”΄ -632 mm-24.9 in (-13.9%)
4532 mm178.4 in
🟒 +632 mm+24.9 in (+16.2%) - 🟒 +729 mm+28.7 in (+19.2%)

Width:

1735 mm68.3 in
πŸ”΄ -93 mm-3.7 in (-5.1%) - πŸ”΄ -92 mm-3.6 in (-5.0%)
1827 mm71.9 in
🟒 +92 mm+3.6 in (+5.3%) - 🟒 +93 mm+3.7 in (+5.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2033 mm80.0 in

Height:

1230-1240 mm48.4-48.8 in
πŸ”΄ -68 mm-2.7 in (-5.2%) - πŸ”΄ -58 mm-2.3 in (-4.5%)
1298 mm51.1 in
🟒 +58 mm+2.3 in (+4.7%) - 🟒 +68 mm+2.7 in (+5.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

185 liter6.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -50 liter-1.8 cu ft (-21.3%)
235 liter8.3 cu ft
🟒 +50 liter+1.8 cu ft (+27.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
339 liter12.0 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

995-1020 kg2194-2249 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1050 kg-2315 lbs (-51.3%) - πŸ”΄ -730 kg-1609 lbs (-41.7%)
1750-2045 kg3858-4508 lbs
🟒 +730 kg+1609 lbs (+71.6%) - 🟒 +1050 kg+2315 lbs (+105.5%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1270 kg2800 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1115 kg-2458 lbs (-46.8%) - πŸ”΄ -850 kg-1874 lbs (-40.1%)
2120-2385 kg4674-5258 lbs
🟒 +850 kg+1874 lbs (+66.9%) - 🟒 +1115 kg+2458 lbs (+87.8%)

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

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

Tire Size:

  • 205/45 R16 (W:205 | H:45 | D:16)
  • 205/50 R15 (W:205 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 255/40 R18 (W:255 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 255/40 R19 (W:255 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 255/45 R17 (W:255 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 255/45 R 17 98 W (W:255 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 285/35 R18 (W:285 | H:35 | D:18)
  • 285/35 R19 (W:285 | H:35 | D:19)

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