Compare Dimensions Side by Side 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1989 Lotus Elan II
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Here’s how the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 1989 Lotus Elan II compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL measures 4499 mm (177.13 in), making it 599 mm (23.58 in) (13.3 %) longer than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 3900 mm (153.54 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL spans 1812 mm (71.34 in), which is 77 mm (3.03 in) (4.2 %) broader than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL stands at 1300 mm (51.18 in), giving it an extra 60 mm (2.36 in) (4.6 %) compared to the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1240 mm (48.82 in).
Overall, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer, wider and taller than the 1989 Lotus Elan II.
Length
4499 mm177.1 in
3900 mm153.5 in
Width
1812 mm71.3 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1300 mm51.2 in
1240 mm48.8 in
4499 mm177.1 in🟢 +599 mm+23.6 in (+15.4%)
3900 mm153.5 in🔴 -599 mm-23.6 in (-13.3%)
1812 mm71.3 in🟢 +77 mm+3.0 in (+4.4%)
1735 mm68.3 in🔴 -77 mm-3.0 in (-4.2%)
1300 mm51.2 in🟢 +60 mm+2.4 in (+4.8%)
1240 mm48.8 in🔴 -60 mm-2.4 in (-4.6%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
1989 Lotus Elan II
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Roadster
Cabriolet
Model Year:
1998
1989
Production:
1998-2001 Discontinued Model
1989-1996 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4499 mm177.1 in 🟢 +599 mm+23.6 in (+15.4%) - 🟢 +696 mm+27.4 in (+18.3%)
3803-3900 mm149.7-153.5 in 🔴 -696 mm-27.4 in (-15.5%) - 🔴 -599 mm-23.6 in (-13.3%)
Width:
1812 mm71.3 in 🟢 +77 mm+3.0 in (+4.4%) - 🟢 +78 mm+3.1 in (+4.5%)
1735 mm68.3 in 🔴 -78 mm-3.1 in (-4.3%) - 🔴 -77 mm-3.0 in (-4.2%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
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-
Height:
1300 mm51.2 in 🟢 +56 mm+2.2 in (+4.5%) - 🟢 +70 mm+2.8 in (+5.7%)
1230-1240 mm48.4-48.8 in 🔴 -70 mm-2.8 in (-5.4%) - 🔴 -56 mm-2.2 in (-4.3%)
