1989 Lotus Elan II vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class
Dimensions Comparison

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1989 Lotus Elan II (M100)Change Car
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2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222, facelift 2017)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1989 Lotus Elan II and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class comes in at 5141 mm (202.40 in), giving it a 1241 mm (48.86 in) (24.1 %) advantage over the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 3900 mm (153.54 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class stretches to 1905 mm (75.00 in), making it 170 mm (6.69 in) (8.9 %) wider than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class reaches 1498 mm (58.98 in), which is 258 mm (10.16 in) (17.2 %) taller than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1240 mm (48.82 in).

Overall, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class is longer, wider and taller than the 1989 Lotus Elan II.

Length
3900 mm153.5 in
5141 mm202.4 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1905 mm75.0 in
Height
1240 mm48.8 in
1498 mm59.0 in

1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
3900 mm153.5 in πŸ”΄ -1241 mm-48.9 in (-24.1%)
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Side View Left
5141 mm202.4 in 🟒 +1241 mm+48.9 in (+31.8%)
1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -170 mm-6.7 in (-8.9%)
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Front View
1905 mm75.0 in 🟒 +170 mm+6.7 in (+9.8%)
1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
1240 mm48.8 in πŸ”΄ -258 mm-10.2 in (-17.2%)
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Rear View
1498 mm59.0 in 🟒 +258 mm+10.2 in (+20.8%)
1989 Lotus Elan II
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class

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

General Info

Body Style:

Cabriolet
Sedan

Model Year:

1989
2017

Production:

n/a
2017-2020 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3803-3900 mm149.7-153.5 in
πŸ”΄ -1338 mm-52.7 in (-26.0%) - πŸ”΄ -1241 mm-48.9 in (-24.1%)
5141 mm202.4 in
🟒 +1241 mm+48.9 in (+31.8%) - 🟒 +1338 mm+52.7 in (+35.2%)

Width:

1735 mm68.3 in
πŸ”΄ -171 mm-6.7 in (-9.0%) - πŸ”΄ -170 mm-6.7 in (-8.9%)
1905 mm75.0 in
🟒 +170 mm+6.7 in (+9.8%) - 🟒 +171 mm+6.7 in (+9.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2130 mm83.9 in

Height:

1230-1240 mm48.4-48.8 in
πŸ”΄ -268 mm-10.6 in (-17.9%) - πŸ”΄ -258 mm-10.2 in (-17.2%)
1498 mm59.0 in
🟒 +258 mm+10.2 in (+20.8%) - 🟒 +268 mm+10.6 in (+21.8%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

185 liter6.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -345 liter-12.2 cu ft (-65.1%) - πŸ”΄ -325 liter-11.5 cu ft (-63.7%)
510-530 liter18.0-18.7 cu ft
🟒 +325 liter+11.5 cu ft (+175.7%) - 🟒 +345 liter+12.2 cu ft (+186.5%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

995-1020 kg2194-2249 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1030 kg-2271 lbs (-50.9%) - πŸ”΄ -875 kg-1929 lbs (-46.2%)
1895-2025 kg4178-4464 lbs
🟒 +875 kg+1929 lbs (+85.8%) - 🟒 +1030 kg+2271 lbs (+103.5%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1270 kg2800 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1495 kg-3296 lbs (-54.1%) - πŸ”΄ -1395 kg-3075 lbs (-52.3%)
2665-2765 kg5875-6096 lbs
🟒 +1395 kg+3075 lbs (+109.8%) - 🟒 +1495 kg+3296 lbs (+117.7%)

Roof Load:

-
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 15 inches
  • 16 inches
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
  • 18
17-inch rims:
  • 17

Tire Size:

  • 205/45 R16 (W:205 | H:45 | D:16)
  • 205/50 R15 (W:205 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 245/50 R18 (W:245 | H:50 | D:18)
  • 245/55 R17 (W:245 | H:55 | D:17)

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