2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2006 Honda Civic VIII Hatchback 5D
Dimensions Comparison

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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008)Change Car
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2006 Honda Civic VIII Hatchback 5DChange Car
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Here’s how the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 2006 Honda Civic VIII Hatchback 5D compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL measures 4562 mm (179.61 in), making it 307 mm (12.09 in) (6.7 %) longer than the 2006 Honda Civic VIII Hatchback 5D at 4255 mm (167.52 in). Looking at width, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL spans 1820 mm (71.65 in), which is 55 mm (2.17 in) (3.0 %) broader than the 2006 Honda Civic VIII Hatchback 5D at 1765 mm (69.49 in). As for height, the 2006 Honda Civic VIII Hatchback 5D reaches 1460 mm (57.48 in), which is 143 mm (5.63 in) (9.8 %) taller than the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1317 mm (51.85 in).

Overall, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer and wider than the 2006 Honda Civic VIII Hatchback 5D, while the 2006 Honda Civic VIII Hatchback 5D is taller than the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Length
4562 mm179.6 in
4255 mm167.5 in
Width
1820 mm71.7 in
1765 mm69.5 in
Height
1317 mm51.9 in
1460 mm57.5 in

2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Side View Left
4562 mm179.6 in 🟒 +307 mm+12.1 in (+7.2%)
2006 Honda Civic VIII Hatchback 5D Preview
4255 mm167.5 in πŸ”΄ -307 mm-12.1 in (-6.7%)
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Front View
1820 mm71.7 in 🟒 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.1%)
2006 Honda Civic VIII Hatchback 5D Preview
1765 mm69.5 in πŸ”΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.0%)
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Rear View
1317 mm51.9 in πŸ”΄ -143 mm-5.6 in (-9.8%)
2006 Honda Civic VIII Hatchback 5D Preview
1460 mm57.5 in 🟒 +143 mm+5.6 in (+10.9%)
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
2006 Honda Civic VIII Hatchback 5D

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

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Hatchback

Model Year:

2008
2006

Production:

2008-2011 Discontinued Model
2006-2011 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4562 mm179.6 in
🟒 +307 mm+12.1 in (+7.2%) - 🟒 +312 mm+12.3 in (+7.3%)
4255 mm167.5 in
πŸ”΄ -312 mm-12.3 in (-6.8%) - πŸ”΄ -307 mm-12.1 in (-6.7%)

Width:

1820 mm71.7 in
🟒 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.1%) - 🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+3.4%)
1765 mm69.5 in
πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-3.3%) - πŸ”΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2069 mm81.5 in
-

Height:

1317 mm51.9 in
πŸ”΄ -143 mm-5.6 in (-9.8%)
1460 mm57.5 in
🟒 +143 mm+5.6 in (+10.9%)

Ground Clearance:

-
140 mm5.5 in

Trunk Capacity:

235 liter8.3 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -221 liter-7.8 cu ft (-48.5%) - πŸ”΄ -220 liter-7.8 cu ft (-48.4%)
455-456 liter16.1-16.1 cu ft
🟒 +220 liter+7.8 cu ft (+93.6%) - 🟒 +221 liter+7.8 cu ft (+94.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

339 liter12.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -1013 liter-35.8 cu ft (-74.9%) - πŸ”΄ -1011 liter-35.7 cu ft (-74.9%)
1350-1352 liter47.7-47.7 cu ft
🟒 +1011 liter+35.7 cu ft (+298.2%) - 🟒 +1013 liter+35.8 cu ft (+298.8%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1740-2045 kg3836-4508 lbs
🟒 +390 kg+860 lbs (+28.9%) - 🟒 +875 kg+1929 lbs (+74.8%)
1170-1350 kg2579-2976 lbs
πŸ”΄ -875 kg-1929 lbs (-42.8%) - πŸ”΄ -390 kg-860 lbs (-22.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2110-2385 kg4652-5258 lbs
🟒 +210 kg+463 lbs (+11.1%) - 🟒 +715 kg+1576 lbs (+42.8%)
1670-1900 kg3682-4189 lbs
πŸ”΄ -715 kg-1576 lbs (-30.0%) - πŸ”΄ -210 kg-463 lbs (-10.0%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
πŸ”΄ -5 kg-11 lbs (-6.2%)
80 kg176 lbs
🟒 +5 kg+11 lbs (+6.7%)

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

18-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 18
  • 8.5J x 18
17-inch rims:
  • 8.5 J x 17
19-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 19
  • 8.5J x 19
17-inch rims:
  • 7J X 17
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16

Tire Size:

  • 255/35 R19 (W:255 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 255/40 R18 (W:255 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 255/45 R 17 (W:255 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 285/30 R19 (W:285 | H:30 | D:19)
  • 285/35 R18 (W:285 | H:35 | D:18)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 85H (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)

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