2012 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2017 Ford Fiesta VIII 5 door
Dimensions Comparison

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (R231)Change Car
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2017 Ford Fiesta VIII (Mk8) 5 doorChange Car
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Here’s how the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 2017 Ford Fiesta VIII 5 door compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL measures 4617 mm (181.77 in), making it 549 mm (21.61 in) (11.9 %) longer than the 2017 Ford Fiesta VIII 5 door at 4068 mm (160.16 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL spans 1877 mm (73.90 in), which is 142 mm (5.59 in) (7.6 %) broader than the 2017 Ford Fiesta VIII 5 door at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2017 Ford Fiesta VIII 5 door reaches 1476 mm (58.11 in), which is 161 mm (6.34 in) (10.9 %) taller than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1315 mm (51.77 in).

Overall, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer and wider than the 2017 Ford Fiesta VIII 5 door, while the 2017 Ford Fiesta VIII 5 door is taller than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Length
4617 mm181.8 in
4068 mm160.2 in
Width
1877 mm73.9 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1315 mm51.8 in
1476 mm58.1 in

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL Side View Left
4617 mm181.8 in 🟒 +549 mm+21.6 in (+13.5%)
2017 Ford Fiesta VIII 5 door Side View Left
4068 mm160.2 in πŸ”΄ -549 mm-21.6 in (-11.9%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz SL Front View
1877 mm73.9 in 🟒 +142 mm+5.6 in (+8.2%)
2017 Ford Fiesta VIII 5 door Front View
1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -142 mm-5.6 in (-7.6%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz SL Rear View
1315 mm51.8 in πŸ”΄ -161 mm-6.3 in (-10.9%)
2017 Ford Fiesta VIII 5 door Rear View
1476 mm58.1 in 🟒 +161 mm+6.3 in (+12.2%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz SL
2017 Ford Fiesta VIII 5 door

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

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Hatchback

Model Year:

2012
2017

Production:

2012-2015 Discontinued Model
2017-2021 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4617 mm181.8 in
🟒 +549 mm+21.6 in (+13.5%) - 🟒 +577 mm+22.7 in (+14.3%)
4040-4068 mm159.1-160.2 in
πŸ”΄ -577 mm-22.7 in (-12.5%) - πŸ”΄ -549 mm-21.6 in (-11.9%)

Width:

1877 mm73.9 in
🟒 +142 mm+5.6 in (+8.2%)
1735 mm68.3 in
πŸ”΄ -142 mm-5.6 in (-7.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
1783 mm70.2 in

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2099 mm82.6 in
🟒 +158 mm+6.2 in (+8.1%)
1941 mm76.4 in
πŸ”΄ -158 mm-6.2 in (-7.5%)

Height:

1315 mm51.8 in
πŸ”΄ -161 mm-6.3 in (-10.9%) - πŸ”΄ -151 mm-5.9 in (-10.3%)
1466-1476 mm57.7-58.1 in
🟒 +151 mm+5.9 in (+11.5%) - 🟒 +161 mm+6.3 in (+12.2%)

Ground Clearance:

96 mm3.8 in
πŸ”΄ -37 mm-1.5 in (-27.8%)
133 mm5.2 in
🟒 +37 mm+1.5 in (+38.5%)

Trunk Capacity:

241 liter8.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -70 liter-2.5 cu ft (-22.5%) - πŸ”΄ -51 liter-1.8 cu ft (-17.5%)
292-311 liter10.3-11.0 cu ft
🟒 +51 liter+1.8 cu ft (+21.2%) - 🟒 +70 liter+2.5 cu ft (+29.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

381 liter13.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -712 liter-25.1 cu ft (-65.1%) - πŸ”΄ -603 liter-21.3 cu ft (-61.3%)
984-1093 liter34.7-38.6 cu ft
🟒 +603 liter+21.3 cu ft (+158.3%) - 🟒 +712 liter+25.1 cu ft (+186.9%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1610-1950 kg3549-4299 lbs
🟒 +402 kg+886 lbs (+33.3%) - 🟒 +890 kg+1962 lbs (+84.0%)
1060-1208 kg2337-2663 lbs
πŸ”΄ -890 kg-1962 lbs (-45.6%) - πŸ”΄ -402 kg-886 lbs (-25.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2065-2210 kg4553-4872 lbs
🟒 +375 kg+827 lbs (+22.2%) - 🟒 +690 kg+1521 lbs (+45.4%)
1520-1690 kg3351-3726 lbs
πŸ”΄ -690 kg-1521 lbs (-31.2%) - πŸ”΄ -375 kg-827 lbs (-18.2%)

Roof Load:

-
50 kg110 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

17-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 17
  • 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 18
  • 9.5J x 18
  • 18
19-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 19
  • 8.5J x 19
  • 19
6-inch rims:
  • 15J x 6
Other Rims:
  • 16J x 6.5
7-inch rims:
  • 17J x 7
  • 18J x 7
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
  • 6 J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7J x 18
  • 7.5J x 18

Tire Size:

  • 255/35 R19 (W:255 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 255/35 ZR19 (W:255 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 255/35 ZR 19 (W:255 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 255/40 R18 (W:255 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 255/45 R17 (W:255 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 285/30 R19 (W:285 | H:30 | D:19)
  • 285/30 ZR19 (W:285 | H:30 | D:19)
  • 285/30 ZR 19 (W:285 | H:30 | D:19)
  • 285/35 R18 (W:285 | H:35 | D:18)
  • 195/55 R16 (W:195 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 195/60 R15 (W:195 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 195/60 R 15 (W:195 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 205/40 R18 (W:205 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 205/45 R17 (W:205 | H:45 | D:17)

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