Compare Dimensions Side by Side 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1981 Ford Escort III
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
Here’s how the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 1981 Ford Escort III compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL measures 4499 mm (177.13 in), making it 533 mm (20.98 in) (11.8 %) longer than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 3966 mm (156.14 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL spans 1812 mm (71.34 in), which is 172 mm (6.77 in) (9.5 %) broader than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1640 mm (64.57 in). As for height, the 1981 Ford Escort III reaches 1337 mm (52.64 in), which is 37 mm (1.46 in) (2.8 %) taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1300 mm (51.18 in).
Overall, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer and wider than the 1981 Ford Escort III, while the 1981 Ford Escort III is taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Length
4499 mm177.1 in
3966 mm156.1 in
Width
1812 mm71.3 in
1640 mm64.6 in
Height
1300 mm51.2 in
1337 mm52.6 in
4499 mm177.1 in🟢 +533 mm+21.0 in (+13.4%)
3966 mm156.1 in🔴 -533 mm-21.0 in (-11.8%)
1812 mm71.3 in🟢 +172 mm+6.8 in (+10.5%)
1640 mm64.6 in🔴 -172 mm-6.8 in (-9.5%)
1300 mm51.2 in🔴 -37 mm-1.5 in (-2.8%)
1337 mm52.6 in🟢 +37 mm+1.5 in (+2.8%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
1981 Ford Escort III
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Roadster
Hatchback
Model Year:
1998
1981
Production:
1998-2001 Discontinued Model
1980-1989 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4499 mm177.1 in 🟢 +533 mm+21.0 in (+13.4%)
3966 mm156.1 in 🔴 -533 mm-21.0 in (-11.8%)
Width:
1812 mm71.3 in 🟢 +172 mm+6.8 in (+10.5%)
1640 mm64.6 in 🔴 -172 mm-6.8 in (-9.5%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
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-
Height:
1300 mm51.2 in 🔴 -41 mm-1.6 in (-3.1%) - 🔴 -37 mm-1.5 in (-2.8%)
1337 mm52.6 in 🟢 +37 mm+1.5 in (+2.8%) - 🟢 +41 mm+1.6 in (+3.2%)
Ground Clearance:
-
-
Trunk Capacity:
265 liter9.4 cu ft 🔴 -40 liter-1.4 cu ft (-13.1%)
305 liter10.8 cu ft 🟢 +40 liter+1.4 cu ft (+15.1%)
