1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider
Dimensions Comparison

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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)Change Car
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1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (115)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL measures 4499 mm (177.13 in), making it 239 mm (9.41 in) (5.3 %) longer than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 4260 mm (167.72 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL spans 1812 mm (71.34 in), which is 182 mm (7.17 in) (10.0 %) broader than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL stands at 1300 mm (51.18 in), giving it an extra 10 mm (0.39 in) (0.8 %) compared to the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 1290 mm (50.79 in).

Overall, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer, wider and taller than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.

Length
4499 mm177.1 in
4260 mm167.7 in
Width
1812 mm71.3 in
1630 mm64.2 in
Height
1300 mm51.2 in
1290 mm50.8 in

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
4499 mm177.1 in 🟒 +239 mm+9.4 in (+5.6%)
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider Side View Left
4260 mm167.7 in πŸ”΄ -239 mm-9.4 in (-5.3%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
1812 mm71.3 in 🟒 +182 mm+7.2 in (+11.2%)
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider Front View
1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -182 mm-7.2 in (-10.0%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
1300 mm51.2 in 🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.8%)
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider Front View
1290 mm50.8 in πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.8%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider

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

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Cabriolet

Model Year:

1998
1970

Production:

1998-2001 Discontinued Model
1966-1993 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4499 mm177.1 in
🟒 +239 mm+9.4 in (+5.6%)
4260 mm167.7 in
πŸ”΄ -239 mm-9.4 in (-5.3%)

Width:

1812 mm71.3 in
🟒 +182 mm+7.2 in (+11.2%)
1630 mm64.2 in
πŸ”΄ -182 mm-7.2 in (-10.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1300 mm51.2 in
🟒 +6 mm+0.2 in (+0.5%) - 🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.8%)
1290 mm50.8 in
πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.8%) - πŸ”΄ -6 mm-0.2 in (-0.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

265 liter9.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -35 liter-1.2 cu ft (-11.7%)
300 liter10.6 cu ft
🟒 +35 liter+1.2 cu ft (+13.2%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
500 liter17.7 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1735-1975 kg3825-4354 lbs
🟒 +455 kg+1003 lbs (+35.5%) - 🟒 +735 kg+1620 lbs (+59.3%)
1240-1280 kg2734-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -735 kg-1620 lbs (-37.2%) - πŸ”΄ -455 kg-1003 lbs (-26.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2130-2320 kg4696-5115 lbs
-

Roof Load:

-
-

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
  • 14 inches

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)
  • 185/70 R14 (W:185 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 195/60 R15 (W:195 | H:60 | D:15)

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