1981 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
Dimensions Comparison

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1981 Volkswagen Passat (B2)Change Car
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2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (C216, facelift 2010)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1981 Volkswagen Passat and the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL comes in at 5106 mm (201.02 in), giving it a 671 mm (26.42 in) (13.1 %) advantage over the 1981 Volkswagen Passat at 4435 mm (174.61 in). Looking at width, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL stretches to 1871 mm (73.66 in), making it 186 mm (7.32 in) (9.9 %) wider than the 1981 Volkswagen Passat at 1685 mm (66.34 in). As for height, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL reaches 1428 mm (56.22 in), which is 43 mm (1.69 in) (3.0 %) taller than the 1981 Volkswagen Passat at 1385 mm (54.53 in).

Overall, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is longer, wider and taller than the 1981 Volkswagen Passat.

Length
4435 mm174.6 in
5106 mm201.0 in
Width
1685 mm66.3 in
1871 mm73.7 in
Height
1385 mm54.5 in
1428 mm56.2 in

1981 Volkswagen Passat Side View Left
4435 mm174.6 in πŸ”΄ -671 mm-26.4 in (-13.1%)
2010 Mercedes-Benz CL Side View Left
5106 mm201.0 in 🟒 +671 mm+26.4 in (+15.1%)
1981 Volkswagen Passat Preview
1685 mm66.3 in πŸ”΄ -186 mm-7.3 in (-9.9%)
2010 Mercedes-Benz CL Front View
1871 mm73.7 in 🟒 +186 mm+7.3 in (+11.0%)
1981 Volkswagen Passat Preview
1385 mm54.5 in πŸ”΄ -43 mm-1.7 in (-3.0%)
2010 Mercedes-Benz CL Rear View
1428 mm56.2 in 🟒 +43 mm+1.7 in (+3.1%)
1981 Volkswagen Passat
2010 Mercedes-Benz CL

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Coupe

Model Year:

1981
2010

Production:

1980-1988 Discontinued Model
2010-2013 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4435 mm174.6 in
πŸ”΄ -671 mm-26.4 in (-13.1%) - πŸ”΄ -660 mm-26.0 in (-13.0%)
5095-5106 mm200.6-201.0 in
🟒 +660 mm+26.0 in (+14.9%) - 🟒 +671 mm+26.4 in (+15.1%)

Width:

1685 mm66.3 in
πŸ”΄ -186 mm-7.3 in (-9.9%)
1871 mm73.7 in
🟒 +186 mm+7.3 in (+11.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2130 mm83.9 in

Height:

1385 mm54.5 in
πŸ”΄ -43 mm-1.7 in (-3.0%) - πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-2.4%)
1419-1428 mm55.9-56.2 in
🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+2.5%) - 🟒 +43 mm+1.7 in (+3.1%)

Ground Clearance:

-
127-133 mm5.0-5.2 in

Trunk Capacity:

480 liter17.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -10 liter-0.4 cu ft (-2.0%)
490 liter17.3 cu ft
🟒 +10 liter+0.4 cu ft (+2.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1542 liter54.5 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

905-1025 kg1995-2260 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1265 kg-2789 lbs (-58.3%) - πŸ”΄ -970 kg-2138 lbs (-48.6%)
1995-2170 kg4398-4784 lbs
🟒 +970 kg+2138 lbs (+94.6%) - 🟒 +1265 kg+2789 lbs (+139.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1305-1550 kg2877-3417 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1340 kg-2954 lbs (-50.7%) - πŸ”΄ -1005 kg-2216 lbs (-39.3%)
2555-2645 kg5633-5831 lbs
🟒 +1005 kg+2216 lbs (+64.8%) - 🟒 +1340 kg+2954 lbs (+102.7%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 13 inches
18-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 18
  • 8.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 19
  • 8.5J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 20
  • 8.5J x 20

Tire Size:

  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 255/35 R20 (W:255 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 255/40 R19 (W:255 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 255/45 R18 (W:255 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 275/35 R20 (W:275 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 275/40 R19 (W:275 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 275/45 R18 (W:275 | H:45 | D:18)

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