1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class
Dimensions Comparison

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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)Change Car
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2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class comes in at 4541 mm (178.78 in), giving it a 42 mm (1.65 in) (0.9 %) advantage over the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 4499 mm (177.13 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL spans 1812 mm (71.34 in), which is 84 mm (3.31 in) (4.6 %) broader than the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class at 1728 mm (68.03 in). As for height, the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class reaches 1427 mm (56.18 in), which is 127 mm (5.00 in) (8.9 %) taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1300 mm (51.18 in).

Overall, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is wider than the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class, while the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class is longer and taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Length
4499 mm177.1 in
4541 mm178.8 in
Width
1812 mm71.3 in
1728 mm68.0 in
Height
1300 mm51.2 in
1427 mm56.2 in

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
4499 mm177.1 in πŸ”΄ -42 mm-1.7 in (-0.9%)
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class Side View Left
4541 mm178.8 in 🟒 +42 mm+1.7 in (+0.9%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
1812 mm71.3 in 🟒 +84 mm+3.3 in (+4.9%)
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
1728 mm68.0 in πŸ”΄ -84 mm-3.3 in (-4.6%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
1300 mm51.2 in πŸ”΄ -127 mm-5.0 in (-8.9%)
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
1427 mm56.2 in 🟒 +127 mm+5.0 in (+9.8%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class

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

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Sedan

Model Year:

1998
2000

Production:

1998-2001 Discontinued Model
2002-2004 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4499 mm177.1 in
πŸ”΄ -42 mm-1.7 in (-0.9%) - πŸ”΄ -27 mm-1.1 in (-0.6%)
4526-4541 mm178.2-178.8 in
🟒 +27 mm+1.1 in (+0.6%) - 🟒 +42 mm+1.7 in (+0.9%)

Width:

1812 mm71.3 in
🟒 +84 mm+3.3 in (+4.9%) - 🟒 +86 mm+3.4 in (+5.0%)
1728 mm68.0 in
πŸ”΄ -86 mm-3.4 in (-4.7%) - πŸ”΄ -84 mm-3.3 in (-4.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
1980 mm78.0 in

Height:

1300 mm51.2 in
πŸ”΄ -131 mm-5.2 in (-9.2%) - πŸ”΄ -112 mm-4.4 in (-7.9%)
1412-1427 mm55.6-56.2 in
🟒 +112 mm+4.4 in (+8.6%) - 🟒 +131 mm+5.2 in (+10.1%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

265 liter9.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -190 liter-6.7 cu ft (-41.8%)
455 liter16.1 cu ft
🟒 +190 liter+6.7 cu ft (+71.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1735-1975 kg3825-4354 lbs
🟒 +155 kg+342 lbs (+9.8%) - 🟒 +595 kg+1312 lbs (+43.1%)
1380-1580 kg3042-3483 lbs
πŸ”΄ -595 kg-1312 lbs (-30.1%) - πŸ”΄ -155 kg-342 lbs (-8.9%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2130-2320 kg4696-5115 lbs
πŸ”΄ -5 kg-11 lbs (-0.2%) - 🟒 +385 kg+849 lbs (+19.9%)
1935-2135 kg4266-4707 lbs
πŸ”΄ -385 kg-849 lbs (-16.6%) - 🟒 +5 kg+11 lbs (+0.2%)

Roof Load:

-
100 kg220 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
Other Rims:
  • 6 J x 15 H 2
  • 7 J x 16 H 2
  • 8.5 J x 17 H 2
  • 7 J x 17 H 2
  • 7.5 J x 17 H 2
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 7J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J 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)
  • 195/65 R 15 91 H (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R 15 91 V (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 91 H (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R 16 91 V (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R 16 91 W (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 91 V (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/45 ZR 17 91 Y (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/45 ZR 17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/50 R16 (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 245/40 ZR 17 91 Y (W:245 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 245/40 ZR 17 (W:245 | H:40 | D:17)

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