1988 Volkswagen Jetta II vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe
Dimensions Comparison

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1988 Volkswagen Jetta II (facelift 1987)Change Car
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2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II and the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe comes in at 4848 mm (190.87 in), giving it a 463 mm (18.23 in) (9.6 %) advantage over the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 4385 mm (172.64 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe stretches to 1860 mm (73.23 in), making it 185 mm (7.28 in) (9.9 %) wider than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 1675 mm (65.94 in). As for height, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe reaches 1431 mm (56.34 in), which is 16 mm (0.63 in) (1.1 %) taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe is longer, wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta II.

Length
4385 mm172.6 in
4848 mm190.9 in
Width
1675 mm65.9 in
1860 mm73.2 in
Height
1415 mm55.7 in
1431 mm56.3 in

1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
4385 mm172.6 in πŸ”΄ -463 mm-18.2 in (-9.6%)
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe Side View Left
4848 mm190.9 in 🟒 +463 mm+18.2 in (+10.6%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1675 mm65.9 in πŸ”΄ -185 mm-7.3 in (-9.9%)
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe Front View
1860 mm73.2 in 🟒 +185 mm+7.3 in (+11.0%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II Preview
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -16 mm-0.6 in (-1.1%)
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe Rear View
1431 mm56.3 in 🟒 +16 mm+0.6 in (+1.1%)
1988 Volkswagen Jetta II
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Coupe

Model Year:

1988
2016

Production:

1987-1991 Discontinued Model
2017-2020 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4385 mm172.6 in
πŸ”΄ -463 mm-18.2 in (-9.6%) - πŸ”΄ -441 mm-17.4 in (-9.1%)
4826-4848 mm190.0-190.9 in
🟒 +441 mm+17.4 in (+10.1%) - 🟒 +463 mm+18.2 in (+10.6%)

Width:

1675 mm65.9 in
πŸ”΄ -185 mm-7.3 in (-9.9%)
1860 mm73.2 in
🟒 +185 mm+7.3 in (+11.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2055-2065 mm80.9-81.3 in

Height:

1415 mm55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -16 mm-0.6 in (-1.1%) - πŸ”΄ -12 mm-0.5 in (-0.8%)
1431 mm56.3 in
🟒 +12 mm+0.5 in (+0.8%) - 🟒 +16 mm+0.6 in (+1.1%)

Ground Clearance:

-
98-120 mm3.9-4.7 in

Trunk Capacity:

575 liter20.3 cu ft
🟒 +150 liter+5.3 cu ft (+35.3%)
425 liter15.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -150 liter-5.3 cu ft (-26.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

935-1140 kg2061-2513 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1035 kg-2282 lbs (-52.5%) - πŸ”΄ -440 kg-970 lbs (-27.8%)
1580-1970 kg3483-4343 lbs
🟒 +440 kg+970 lbs (+38.6%) - 🟒 +1035 kg+2282 lbs (+110.7%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1400-1620 kg3086-3571 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1040 kg-2293 lbs (-42.6%) - πŸ”΄ -570 kg-1257 lbs (-26.0%)
2190-2440 kg4828-5379 lbs
🟒 +570 kg+1257 lbs (+35.2%) - 🟒 +1040 kg+2293 lbs (+74.3%)

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 14 inches
  • 13 inches
17-inch rims:
  • 17
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 18
  • 8J x 18
  • 9J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 19
  • 9J x 19
  • 8J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 9J x 20
  • 8J x 20

Tire Size:

  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 185/70 R14 (W:185 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 225/55 R17 (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 245/35 R20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 245/40 R18 (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 245/40 R19 (W:245 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 245/45 R18 (W:245 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 275/30 R20 (W:275 | H:30 | D:20)
  • 275/35 R19 (W:275 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 275/40 R18 (W:275 | H:40 | D:18)

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