2001 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1987 Honda Civic IV HatchbackChange Car
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Here’s how the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL measures 4535 mm (178.54 in), making it 544 mm (21.42 in) (12.0 %) longer than the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback at 3991 mm (157.13 in). Looking at width, the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL spans 1827 mm (71.93 in), which is 141 mm (5.55 in) (7.7 %) broader than the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback at 1686 mm (66.38 in). As for height, the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback reaches 1330 mm (52.36 in), which is 13 mm (0.51 in) (1.0 %) taller than the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1317 mm (51.85 in).

Overall, the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer and wider than the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback, while the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback is taller than the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Length
4535 mm178.5 in
3991 mm157.1 in
Width
1827 mm71.9 in
1686 mm66.4 in
Height
1317 mm51.9 in
1330 mm52.4 in

2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Side View Left
4535 mm178.5 in 🟒 +544 mm+21.4 in (+13.6%)
1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback Preview
3991 mm157.1 in πŸ”΄ -544 mm-21.4 in (-12.0%)
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Front View
1827 mm71.9 in 🟒 +141 mm+5.6 in (+8.4%)
1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback Preview
1686 mm66.4 in πŸ”΄ -141 mm-5.6 in (-7.7%)
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Rear View
1317 mm51.9 in πŸ”΄ -13 mm-0.5 in (-1.0%)
1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback Preview
1330 mm52.4 in 🟒 +13 mm+0.5 in (+1.0%)
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL
1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback

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

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Hatchback

Model Year:

2001
1987

Production:

2001-2006 Discontinued Model
1987-1995 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4535 mm178.5 in
🟒 +544 mm+21.4 in (+13.6%)
3991 mm157.1 in
πŸ”΄ -544 mm-21.4 in (-12.0%)

Width:

1815-1827 mm71.5-71.9 in
🟒 +129 mm+5.1 in (+7.7%) - 🟒 +141 mm+5.6 in (+8.4%)
1686 mm66.4 in
πŸ”΄ -141 mm-5.6 in (-7.7%) - πŸ”΄ -129 mm-5.1 in (-7.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2050 mm80.7 in
-

Height:

1295-1317 mm51.0-51.9 in
πŸ”΄ -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.6%) - πŸ”΄ -13 mm-0.5 in (-1.0%)
1330 mm52.4 in
🟒 +13 mm+0.5 in (+1.0%) - 🟒 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.7%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

235 liter8.3 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -105 liter-3.7 cu ft (-30.9%)
340 liter12.0 cu ft
🟒 +105 liter+3.7 cu ft (+44.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

317 liter11.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -391 liter-13.8 cu ft (-55.2%)
708 liter25.0 cu ft
🟒 +391 liter+13.8 cu ft (+123.3%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1680-2035 kg3704-4486 lbs
🟒 +673 kg+1484 lbs (+66.8%) - 🟒 +1028 kg+2266 lbs (+102.1%)
1007 kg2220 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1028 kg-2266 lbs (-50.5%) - πŸ”΄ -673 kg-1484 lbs (-40.1%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2050-2385 kg4519-5258 lbs
🟒 +595 kg+1312 lbs (+40.9%) - 🟒 +930 kg+2050 lbs (+63.9%)
1455 kg3208 lbs
πŸ”΄ -930 kg-2050 lbs (-39.0%) - πŸ”΄ -595 kg-1312 lbs (-29.0%)

Roof Load:

50-75 kg110-165 lbs
πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-33.3%)
75 kg165 lbs
🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+50.0%)

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

Other Rims:
  • 8.5 J x 17 H 2
17-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 18
  • 8.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 19
  • 8.5J x 19
13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 5.5J x 14

Tire Size:

  • 255/40 R18 (W:255 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 255/45 R 17 98 W (W:255 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 255/45 R17 (W:255 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 285/35 R18 (W:285 | H:35 | D:18)
  • 165/70 R13 (W:165 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)

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