1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1998 Mazda MX-5 II
Dimensions Comparison

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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)Change Car
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1998 Mazda MX-5 II (NB)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL measures 4499 mm (177.13 in), making it 524 mm (20.63 in) (11.6 %) longer than the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II at 3975 mm (156.50 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL spans 1812 mm (71.34 in), which is 132 mm (5.20 in) (7.3 %) broader than the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II at 1680 mm (66.14 in). As for height, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL stands at 1300 mm (51.18 in), giving it an extra 65 mm (2.56 in) (5.0 %) compared to the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II at 1235 mm (48.62 in).

Overall, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Mazda MX-5 II.

Length
4499 mm177.1 in
3975 mm156.5 in
Width
1812 mm71.3 in
1680 mm66.1 in
Height
1300 mm51.2 in
1235 mm48.6 in

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
4499 mm177.1 in 🟒 +524 mm+20.6 in (+13.2%)
1998 Mazda MX-5 II Preview
3975 mm156.5 in πŸ”΄ -524 mm-20.6 in (-11.6%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
1812 mm71.3 in 🟒 +132 mm+5.2 in (+7.9%)
1998 Mazda MX-5 II Preview
1680 mm66.1 in πŸ”΄ -132 mm-5.2 in (-7.3%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
1300 mm51.2 in 🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+5.3%)
1998 Mazda MX-5 II Preview
1235 mm48.6 in πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-5.0%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
1998 Mazda MX-5 II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Roadster

Model Year:

1998
1998

Production:

1998-2001 Discontinued Model
1998-2005 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4499 mm177.1 in
🟒 +524 mm+20.6 in (+13.2%) - 🟒 +534 mm+21.0 in (+13.5%)
3965-3975 mm156.1-156.5 in
πŸ”΄ -534 mm-21.0 in (-11.9%) - πŸ”΄ -524 mm-20.6 in (-11.6%)

Width:

1812 mm71.3 in
🟒 +132 mm+5.2 in (+7.9%)
1680 mm66.1 in
πŸ”΄ -132 mm-5.2 in (-7.3%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1300 mm51.2 in
🟒 +61 mm+2.4 in (+4.9%) - 🟒 +80 mm+3.1 in (+6.6%)
1220-1235 mm48.0-48.6 in
πŸ”΄ -80 mm-3.1 in (-6.2%) - πŸ”΄ -61 mm-2.4 in (-4.7%)

Ground Clearance:

-
130 mm5.1 in

Trunk Capacity:

265 liter9.4 cu ft
🟒 +120 liter+4.2 cu ft (+82.8%)
145 liter5.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -120 liter-4.2 cu ft (-45.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
145 liter5.1 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1735-1975 kg3825-4354 lbs
🟒 +615 kg+1356 lbs (+54.9%) - 🟒 +950 kg+2094 lbs (+92.7%)
1025-1120 kg2260-2469 lbs
πŸ”΄ -950 kg-2094 lbs (-48.1%) - πŸ”΄ -615 kg-1356 lbs (-35.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2130-2320 kg4696-5115 lbs
🟒 +850 kg+1874 lbs (+66.4%) - 🟒 +1065 kg+2348 lbs (+84.9%)
1255-1280 kg2767-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1065 kg-2348 lbs (-45.9%) - πŸ”΄ -850 kg-1874 lbs (-39.9%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

Other Rims:
  • 8.25 J x 17 H 2
  • 9.5 J x 18 H 2
  • 8.5 J x 18 H 2
Other Rims:
  • 5.5J x 14 ET 40
  • 6J x 15 ET 40
  • 6.5J x 16 ET 42
15-inch rims:
  • 15
16-inch rims:
  • 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17

Tire Size:

  • 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)
  • 185/60 R14 82 H (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 195/50 R15 82 H (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 195/50 R15 84 V (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 195/50 R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 205/40 R17 (W:205 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 205/45 ZR16 83 W (W:205 | H:45 | D:16)
  • 205/45 R16 (W:205 | H:45 | D:16)

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