1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Dimensions Comparison
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)Change Car
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204, facelift 2012)Change Car
Here’s how the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK comes in at 4536 mm (178.58 in), giving it a 37 mm (1.46 in) (0.8 %) advantage over the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 4499 mm (177.13 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK stretches to 1886 mm (74.25 in), making it 74 mm (2.91 in) (3.9 %) wider than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1812 mm (71.34 in). As for height, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK reaches 1699 mm (66.89 in), which is 399 mm (15.71 in) (23.5 %) taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1300 mm (51.18 in).
Overall, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Length
4499 mm177.1 in
4536 mm178.6 in
Width
1812 mm71.3 in
1886 mm74.3 in
Height
1300 mm51.2 in
1699 mm66.9 in
4499 mm177.1 in🔴 -37 mm-1.5 in (-0.8%)
4536 mm178.6 in🟢 +37 mm+1.5 in (+0.8%)
1812 mm71.3 in🔴 -74 mm-2.9 in (-3.9%)
1886 mm74.3 in🟢 +74 mm+2.9 in (+4.1%)
1300 mm51.2 in🔴 -399 mm-15.7 in (-23.5%)
1699 mm66.9 in🟢 +399 mm+15.7 in (+30.7%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Roadster
SUV
Model Year:
1998
2012
Production:
1998-2001 Discontinued Model
2012-2015 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4499 mm177.1 in 🔴 -37 mm-1.5 in (-0.8%) - 🔴 -30 mm-1.2 in (-0.7%)
4529-4536 mm178.3-178.6 in 🟢 +30 mm+1.2 in (+0.7%) - 🟢 +37 mm+1.5 in (+0.8%)
Width:
1812 mm71.3 in 🔴 -74 mm-2.9 in (-3.9%) - 🔴 -28 mm-1.1 in (-1.5%)
1840-1886 mm72.4-74.3 in 🟢 +28 mm+1.1 in (+1.5%) - 🟢 +74 mm+2.9 in (+4.1%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
2016 mm79.4 in
Height:
1300 mm51.2 in 🔴 -403 mm-15.9 in (-23.7%) - 🔴 -369 mm-14.5 in (-22.1%)
1669-1699 mm65.7-66.9 in 🟢 +369 mm+14.5 in (+28.4%) - 🟢 +403 mm+15.9 in (+31.1%)
Ground Clearance:
-
182-188 mm7.2-7.4 in
Trunk Capacity:
265 liter9.4 cu ft 🔴 -185 liter-6.5 cu ft (-41.1%) - 🔴 -135 liter-4.8 cu ft (-33.8%)
400-450 liter14.1-15.9 cu ft 🟢 +135 liter+4.8 cu ft (+50.9%) - 🟢 +185 liter+6.5 cu ft (+69.8%)
