1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class 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
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222, facelift 2017)Change Car
Here’s how the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class comes in at 5141 mm (202.40 in), giving it a 642 mm (25.28 in) (12.5 %) advantage over the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 4499 mm (177.13 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class stretches to 1905 mm (75.00 in), making it 93 mm (3.66 in) (4.9 %) wider than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1812 mm (71.34 in). As for height, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class reaches 1498 mm (58.98 in), which is 198 mm (7.80 in) (13.2 %) taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1300 mm (51.18 in).
Overall, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Length
4499 mm177.1 in
5141 mm202.4 in
Width
1812 mm71.3 in
1905 mm75.0 in
Height
1300 mm51.2 in
1498 mm59.0 in
4499 mm177.1 in🔴 -642 mm-25.3 in (-12.5%)
5141 mm202.4 in🟢 +642 mm+25.3 in (+14.3%)
1812 mm71.3 in🔴 -93 mm-3.7 in (-4.9%)
1905 mm75.0 in🟢 +93 mm+3.7 in (+5.1%)
1300 mm51.2 in🔴 -198 mm-7.8 in (-13.2%)
1498 mm59.0 in🟢 +198 mm+7.8 in (+15.2%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Roadster
Sedan
Model Year:
1998
2017
Production:
1998-2001 Discontinued Model
2017-2020 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4499 mm177.1 in 🔴 -642 mm-25.3 in (-12.5%)
5141 mm202.4 in 🟢 +642 mm+25.3 in (+14.3%)
Width:
1812 mm71.3 in 🔴 -93 mm-3.7 in (-4.9%)
1905 mm75.0 in 🟢 +93 mm+3.7 in (+5.1%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
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2130 mm83.9 in
Height:
1300 mm51.2 in 🔴 -202 mm-8.0 in (-13.5%) - 🔴 -198 mm-7.8 in (-13.2%)
1498 mm59.0 in 🟢 +198 mm+7.8 in (+15.2%) - 🟢 +202 mm+8.0 in (+15.6%)
Ground Clearance:
-
-
Trunk Capacity:
265 liter9.4 cu ft 🔴 -265 liter-9.4 cu ft (-50.0%) - 🔴 -245 liter-8.7 cu ft (-48.0%)
510-530 liter18.0-18.7 cu ft 🟢 +245 liter+8.7 cu ft (+92.5%) - 🟢 +265 liter+9.4 cu ft (+100.0%)
