1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback
Dimensions Comparison

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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)Change Car
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1987 Honda Civic IV HatchbackChange Car
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Here’s how the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL measures 4499 mm (177.13 in), making it 508 mm (20.00 in) (11.3 %) longer than the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback at 3991 mm (157.13 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL spans 1812 mm (71.34 in), which is 126 mm (4.96 in) (7.0 %) 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 30 mm (1.18 in) (2.3 %) 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 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback, while the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback is taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Length
4499 mm177.1 in
3991 mm157.1 in
Width
1812 mm71.3 in
1686 mm66.4 in
Height
1300 mm51.2 in
1330 mm52.4 in

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
4499 mm177.1 in 🟒 +508 mm+20.0 in (+12.7%)
1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback Preview
3991 mm157.1 in πŸ”΄ -508 mm-20.0 in (-11.3%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
1812 mm71.3 in 🟒 +126 mm+5.0 in (+7.5%)
1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback Preview
1686 mm66.4 in πŸ”΄ -126 mm-5.0 in (-7.0%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
1300 mm51.2 in πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-2.3%)
1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback Preview
1330 mm52.4 in 🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+2.3%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback

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

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Hatchback

Model Year:

1998
1987

Production:

1998-2001 Discontinued Model
1987-1995 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4499 mm177.1 in
🟒 +508 mm+20.0 in (+12.7%)
3991 mm157.1 in
πŸ”΄ -508 mm-20.0 in (-11.3%)

Width:

1812 mm71.3 in
🟒 +126 mm+5.0 in (+7.5%)
1686 mm66.4 in
πŸ”΄ -126 mm-5.0 in (-7.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1300 mm51.2 in
πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-2.6%) - πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-2.3%)
1330 mm52.4 in
🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+2.3%) - 🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+2.6%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

265 liter9.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -75 liter-2.6 cu ft (-22.1%)
340 liter12.0 cu ft
🟒 +75 liter+2.6 cu ft (+28.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
708 liter25.0 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1735-1975 kg3825-4354 lbs
🟒 +728 kg+1605 lbs (+72.3%) - 🟒 +968 kg+2134 lbs (+96.1%)
1007 kg2220 lbs
πŸ”΄ -968 kg-2134 lbs (-49.0%) - πŸ”΄ -728 kg-1605 lbs (-42.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2130-2320 kg4696-5115 lbs
🟒 +675 kg+1488 lbs (+46.4%) - 🟒 +865 kg+1907 lbs (+59.5%)
1455 kg3208 lbs
πŸ”΄ -865 kg-1907 lbs (-37.3%) - πŸ”΄ -675 kg-1488 lbs (-31.7%)

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

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
13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 5.5J x 14

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)
  • 165/70 R13 (W:165 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)

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