2001 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
Dimensions Comparison

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2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)Change Car
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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL measures 4535 mm (178.54 in), making it 36 mm (1.42 in) (0.8 %) longer than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 4499 mm (177.13 in). Looking at width, the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL spans 1827 mm (71.93 in), which is 15 mm (0.59 in) (0.8 %) broader than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1812 mm (71.34 in). As for height, the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL stands at 1317 mm (51.85 in), giving it an extra 17 mm (0.67 in) (1.3 %) compared to the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1300 mm (51.18 in).

Overall, the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Length
4535 mm178.5 in
4499 mm177.1 in
Width
1827 mm71.9 in
1812 mm71.3 in
Height
1317 mm51.9 in
1300 mm51.2 in

2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Side View Left
4535 mm178.5 in 🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+0.8%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
4499 mm177.1 in πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-0.8%)
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Front View
1827 mm71.9 in 🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+0.8%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
1812 mm71.3 in πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-0.8%)
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Rear View
1317 mm51.9 in 🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+1.3%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
1300 mm51.2 in πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-1.3%)
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL

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

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Roadster

Model Year:

2001
1998

Production:

2001-2006 Discontinued Model
1998-2001 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4535 mm178.5 in
🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+0.8%)
4499 mm177.1 in
πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-0.8%)

Width:

1815-1827 mm71.5-71.9 in
🟒 +3 mm+0.1 in (+0.2%) - 🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+0.8%)
1812 mm71.3 in
πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-0.8%) - πŸ”΄ -3 mm-0.1 in (-0.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2050 mm80.7 in
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Height:

1295-1317 mm51.0-51.9 in
πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.4%) - 🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.6%)
1300 mm51.2 in
πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.6%) - 🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.4%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

235 liter8.3 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -30 liter-1.1 cu ft (-11.3%)
265 liter9.4 cu ft
🟒 +30 liter+1.1 cu ft (+12.8%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

317 liter11.2 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1680-2035 kg3704-4486 lbs
πŸ”΄ -295 kg-650 lbs (-14.9%) - 🟒 +300 kg+661 lbs (+17.3%)
1735-1975 kg3825-4354 lbs
πŸ”΄ -300 kg-661 lbs (-14.7%) - 🟒 +295 kg+650 lbs (+17.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2050-2385 kg4519-5258 lbs
πŸ”΄ -270 kg-595 lbs (-11.6%) - 🟒 +255 kg+562 lbs (+12.0%)
2130-2320 kg4696-5115 lbs
πŸ”΄ -255 kg-562 lbs (-10.7%) - 🟒 +270 kg+595 lbs (+13.2%)

Roof Load:

50-75 kg110-165 lbs
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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
Other Rims:
  • 8.25 J x 17 H 2
  • 9.5 J x 18 H 2
  • 8.5 J x 18 H 2

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)
  • 245/40 ZR 18 (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 245/45 R 17 W (W:245 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 275/35 ZR 18 (W:275 | H:35 | D:18)

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