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1971 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1982 Porsche 944

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      Here’s how the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 1982 Porsche 944 compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL measures 4390 mm (172.83 in), making it 70 mm (2.76 in) (1.6 %) longer than the 1982 Porsche 944 at 4320 mm (170.08 in). Looking at width, the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL spans 1790 mm (70.47 in), which is 55 mm (2.17 in) (3.1 %) broader than the 1982 Porsche 944 at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL stands at 1300 mm (51.18 in), giving it an extra 25 mm (0.98 in) (1.9 %) compared to the 1982 Porsche 944 at 1275 mm (50.20 in).

      Overall, the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer, wider and taller than the 1982 Porsche 944.

      Length
      4390 mm172.8 in
      4320 mm170.1 in
      Width
      1790 mm70.5 in
      1735 mm68.3 in
      Height
      1300 mm51.2 in
      1275 mm50.2 in

      1971 Mercedes-Benz SL Side View Left
      4390 mm172.8 in 🟒 +70 mm+2.8 in (+1.6%)
      1982 Porsche 944 Preview
      4320 mm170.1 in πŸ”΄ -70 mm-2.8 in (-1.6%)
      1971 Mercedes-Benz SL Front View
      1790 mm70.5 in 🟒 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.2%)
      1982 Porsche 944 Front View
      1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.1%)
      1971 Mercedes-Benz SL Rear View
      1300 mm51.2 in 🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+2.0%)
      1982 Porsche 944 Front View
      1275 mm50.2 in πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-1.9%)
      1971 Mercedes-Benz SL
      1982 Porsche 944

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Roadster
      Coupe

      Model Year:

      1971
      1982

      Production:

      1970-1985 Discontinued Model
      1982-1991 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4370-4390 mm172.0-172.8 in
      🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+1.2%) - 🟒 +190 mm+7.5 in (+4.5%)
      4200-4320 mm165.4-170.1 in
      πŸ”΄ -190 mm-7.5 in (-4.3%) - πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-1.1%)

      Width:

      1790 mm70.5 in
      🟒 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.2%)
      1735 mm68.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.1%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Height:

      1300 mm51.2 in
      🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+2.0%)
      1275 mm50.2 in
      πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-1.9%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      120-138 mm4.7-5.4 in

      Trunk Capacity:

      -
      -

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      252-261 liter8.9-9.2 cu ft
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1500-1585 kg3307-3494 lbs
      🟒 +100 kg+220 lbs (+7.1%) - 🟒 +405 kg+893 lbs (+34.3%)
      1180-1400 kg2601-3086 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -405 kg-893 lbs (-25.6%) - πŸ”΄ -100 kg-220 lbs (-6.7%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1920-2015 kg4233-4442 lbs
      🟒 +180 kg+397 lbs (+10.3%) - 🟒 +515 kg+1135 lbs (+34.3%)
      1500-1740 kg3307-3836 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -515 kg-1135 lbs (-25.6%) - πŸ”΄ -180 kg-397 lbs (-9.4%)

      Roof Load:

      -
      35-75 kg77-165 lbs

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      14-inch rims:
      • 6.5J x 14
      15-inch rims:
      • 7J x 15
      • 6J x 15
      16-inch rims:
      • 6J x 16
      • 7J x 16
      • 8J x 16
      • 9J x 16
      • 7.5J x 16

      Tire Size:

      • 195/70 R14 (W:195 | H:70 | D:14)
      • 195/75 R14 (W:195 | H:75 | D:14)
      • 205/70 VR14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)
      • 205/70 R14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)
      • 185/70 VR15 (W:185 | H:70 | D:15)
      • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 205/55 VR 16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 215/60 R15 (W:215 | H:60 | D:15)
      • 215/60 R 15 (W:215 | H:60 | D:15)
      • 225/50 R16 (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)
      • 245/45 R16 (W:245 | H:45 | D:16)

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