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2022 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe

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      Here’s how the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe comes in at 4910 mm (193.31 in), giving it a 205 mm (8.07 in) (4.2 %) advantage over the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL at 4705 mm (185.24 in). Looking at width, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL spans 1915 mm (75.39 in), which is 87 mm (3.43 in) (4.5 %) broader than the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe at 1828 mm (71.97 in). As for height, the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe reaches 1406 mm (55.35 in), which is 47 mm (1.85 in) (3.3 %) taller than the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1359 mm (53.50 in).

      Overall, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL is wider than the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe, while the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe is longer and taller than the 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL.

      Length
      4705 mm185.2 in
      4910 mm193.3 in
      Width
      1915 mm75.4 in
      1828 mm72.0 in
      Height
      1359 mm53.5 in
      1406 mm55.4 in

      2022 Mercedes-Benz SL Side View Left
      4705 mm185.2 in πŸ”΄ -205 mm-8.1 in (-4.2%)
      1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe Side View Left
      4910 mm193.3 in 🟒 +205 mm+8.1 in (+4.4%)
      2022 Mercedes-Benz SL Front View
      1915 mm75.4 in 🟒 +87 mm+3.4 in (+4.8%)
      1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe Front View
      1828 mm72.0 in πŸ”΄ -87 mm-3.4 in (-4.5%)
      2022 Mercedes-Benz SL Rear View
      1359 mm53.5 in πŸ”΄ -47 mm-1.9 in (-3.3%)
      1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe Front View
      1406 mm55.4 in 🟒 +47 mm+1.9 in (+3.5%)
      2022 Mercedes-Benz SL
      1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Roadster
      Coupe

      Model Year:

      2022
      1981

      Production:

      2021-present Current Model
      1980-1985 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4705 mm185.2 in
      πŸ”΄ -210 mm-8.3 in (-4.3%) - πŸ”΄ -205 mm-8.1 in (-4.2%)
      4910 mm193.3 in
      🟒 +205 mm+8.1 in (+4.4%) - 🟒 +210 mm+8.3 in (+4.5%)

      Width:

      1915 mm75.4 in
      🟒 +87 mm+3.4 in (+4.8%)
      1828 mm72.0 in
      πŸ”΄ -87 mm-3.4 in (-4.5%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      2100 mm82.7 in
      -

      Height:

      1353-1359 mm53.3-53.5 in
      πŸ”΄ -53 mm-2.1 in (-3.8%) - πŸ”΄ -47 mm-1.9 in (-3.3%)
      1406 mm55.4 in
      🟒 +47 mm+1.9 in (+3.5%) - 🟒 +53 mm+2.1 in (+3.9%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      213 liter7.5 cu ft
      -

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      240 liter8.5 cu ft
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1735-1895 kg3825-4178 lbs
      🟒 +125 kg+276 lbs (+7.8%) - 🟒 +310 kg+683 lbs (+19.6%)
      1585-1610 kg3494-3549 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -310 kg-683 lbs (-16.4%) - πŸ”΄ -125 kg-276 lbs (-7.2%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      2145-2185 kg4729-4817 lbs
      🟒 +15 kg+33 lbs (+0.7%) - 🟒 +80 kg+176 lbs (+3.8%)
      2105-2130 kg4641-4696 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -80 kg-176 lbs (-3.7%) - πŸ”΄ -15 kg-33 lbs (-0.7%)

      Roof Load:

      -
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      20-inch rims:
      • 11J x 20
      • 9.5J x 20
      19-inch rims:
      • 11J x 19
      • 9.5J x 19
      14-inch rims:
      • 6.5J x 14

      Tire Size:

      • 255/45 R19 (W:255 | H:45 | D:19)
      • 265/40 R20 (W:265 | H:40 | D:20)
      • 285/40 R19 (W:285 | H:40 | D:19)
      • 295/35 R20 (W:295 | H:35 | D:20)
      • 205/70 R14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)

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