2008 Volvo V50 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
2008 Volvo V50 (facelift 2007)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2008 Volvo V50 and the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class comes in at 4635 mm (182.48 in), giving it a 113 mm (4.45 in) (2.4 %) advantage over the 2008 Volvo V50 at 4522 mm (178.03 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class stretches to 1833 mm (72.17 in), making it 63 mm (2.48 in) (3.4 %) wider than the 2008 Volvo V50 at 1770 mm (69.69 in). As for height, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class reaches 1820 mm (71.65 in), which is 363 mm (14.29 in) (19.9 %) taller than the 2008 Volvo V50 at 1457 mm (57.36 in).

Overall, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class is longer, wider and taller than the 2008 Volvo V50.

Length
4522 mm178.0 in
4635 mm182.5 in
Width
1770 mm69.7 in
1833 mm72.2 in
Height
1457 mm57.4 in
1820 mm71.7 in

2008 Volvo V50 Side View Left
4522 mm178.0 in πŸ”΄ -113 mm-4.4 in (-2.4%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class Preview
4635 mm182.5 in 🟒 +113 mm+4.4 in (+2.5%)
2008 Volvo V50 Front View
1770 mm69.7 in πŸ”΄ -63 mm-2.5 in (-3.4%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class Front View
1833 mm72.2 in 🟒 +63 mm+2.5 in (+3.6%)
2008 Volvo V50 Rear View
1457 mm57.4 in πŸ”΄ -363 mm-14.3 in (-19.9%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class Front View
1820 mm71.7 in 🟒 +363 mm+14.3 in (+24.9%)
2008 Volvo V50
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class

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

General Info

Body Style:

Wagon
SUV

Model Year:

2008
1998

Production:

2007-2012 Discontinued Model
1997-2001 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4522 mm178.0 in
πŸ”΄ -113 mm-4.4 in (-2.4%) - πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-1.4%)
4587-4635 mm180.6-182.5 in
🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+1.4%) - 🟒 +113 mm+4.4 in (+2.5%)

Width:

1770 mm69.7 in
πŸ”΄ -63 mm-2.5 in (-3.4%)
1833 mm72.2 in
🟒 +63 mm+2.5 in (+3.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2022 mm79.6 in
πŸ”΄ -168 mm-6.6 in (-7.7%)
2190 mm86.2 in
🟒 +168 mm+6.6 in (+8.3%)

Height:

1457 mm57.4 in
πŸ”΄ -363 mm-14.3 in (-19.9%) - πŸ”΄ -345 mm-13.6 in (-19.1%)
1802-1820 mm70.9-71.7 in
🟒 +345 mm+13.6 in (+23.7%) - 🟒 +363 mm+14.3 in (+24.9%)

Ground Clearance:

-
204 mm8.0 in

Trunk Capacity:

417 liter14.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -216 liter-7.6 cu ft (-34.1%) - πŸ”΄ -196 liter-6.9 cu ft (-32.0%)
613-633 liter21.6-22.4 cu ft
🟒 +196 liter+6.9 cu ft (+47.0%) - 🟒 +216 liter+7.6 cu ft (+51.8%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1307 liter46.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -713 liter-25.2 cu ft (-35.3%)
2020 liter71.3 cu ft
🟒 +713 liter+25.2 cu ft (+54.6%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1253-1492 kg2762-3289 lbs
πŸ”΄ -832 kg-1834 lbs (-39.9%) - πŸ”΄ -363 kg-800 lbs (-19.6%)
1855-2085 kg4090-4597 lbs
🟒 +363 kg+800 lbs (+24.3%) - 🟒 +832 kg+1834 lbs (+66.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1850-2050 kg4079-4519 lbs
πŸ”΄ -960 kg-2116 lbs (-34.2%) - πŸ”΄ -600 kg-1323 lbs (-22.6%)
2650-2810 kg5842-6195 lbs
🟒 +600 kg+1323 lbs (+29.3%) - 🟒 +960 kg+2116 lbs (+51.9%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-25.0%)
100 kg220 lbs
🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+33.3%)

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 6J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18
16-inch rims:
  • 8J x 16
  • 16
  • 6.5J x 16
Other Rims:
  • 6.5J
18-inch rims:
  • 9J x 18

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/50 R17 (W:205 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 215/45 R18 (W:215 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 225/75 R16 (W:225 | H:75 | D:16)
  • 275/55 R17 H (W:275 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 285/50 R18W (W:285 | H:50 | D:18)

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