1989 Lotus Elan II vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Dimensions Comparison
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 1989 Lotus Elan II and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class comes in at 5179 mm (203.90 in), giving it a 1279 mm (50.35 in) (24.7 %) advantage over the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 3900 mm (153.54 in). Looking at width, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class stretches to 1954 mm (76.93 in), making it 219 mm (8.62 in) (11.2 %) wider than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class reaches 1503 mm (59.17 in), which is 263 mm (10.35 in) (17.5 %) taller than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1240 mm (48.82 in).
Overall, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class is longer, wider and taller than the 1989 Lotus Elan II.
Length
3900 mm153.5 in
5179 mm203.9 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1954 mm76.9 in
Height
1240 mm48.8 in
1503 mm59.2 in
3900 mm153.5 in🔴 -1279 mm-50.4 in (-24.7%)
5179 mm203.9 in🟢 +1279 mm+50.4 in (+32.8%)
1735 mm68.3 in🔴 -219 mm-8.6 in (-11.2%)
1954 mm76.9 in🟢 +219 mm+8.6 in (+12.6%)
1240 mm48.8 in🔴 -263 mm-10.4 in (-17.5%)
1503 mm59.2 in🟢 +263 mm+10.4 in (+21.2%)
1989 Lotus Elan II
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Cabriolet
Sedan
Model Year:
1989
2021
Production:
1989-1996 Discontinued Model
2020-present Current Model
Dimensions
Length:
3803-3900 mm149.7-153.5 in 🔴 -1376 mm-54.2 in (-26.6%) - 🔴 -1279 mm-50.4 in (-24.7%)
5179 mm203.9 in 🟢 +1279 mm+50.4 in (+32.8%) - 🟢 +1376 mm+54.2 in (+36.2%)
Width:
1735 mm68.3 in 🔴 -220 mm-8.7 in (-11.3%) - 🔴 -186 mm-7.3 in (-9.7%)
1921-1954 mm75.6-76.9 in 🟢 +186 mm+7.3 in (+10.7%) - 🟢 +220 mm+8.7 in (+12.7%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
2109 mm83.0 in
Height:
1230-1240 mm48.4-48.8 in 🔴 -273 mm-10.7 in (-18.2%) - 🔴 -263 mm-10.4 in (-17.5%)
1503 mm59.2 in 🟢 +263 mm+10.4 in (+21.2%) - 🟢 +273 mm+10.7 in (+22.2%)
Ground Clearance:
-
130 mm5.1 in
Trunk Capacity:
185 liter6.5 cu ft 🔴 -365 liter-12.9 cu ft (-66.4%) - 🔴 -165 liter-5.8 cu ft (-47.1%)
350-550 liter12.4-19.4 cu ft 🟢 +165 liter+5.8 cu ft (+89.2%) - 🟢 +365 liter+12.9 cu ft (+197.3%)
