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

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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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