Compare Dimensions Side by Side 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1974 Volkswagen Golf I
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.
Here’s how the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL measures 4390 mm (172.83 in), making it 667 mm (26.26 in) (15.2 %) longer than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 3723 mm (146.57 in). Looking at width, the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL spans 1790 mm (70.47 in), which is 180 mm (7.09 in) (10.1 %) broader than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I at 1610 mm (63.39 in). As for height, the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I reaches 1410 mm (55.51 in), which is 110 mm (4.33 in) (7.8 %) taller than the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1300 mm (51.18 in).
Overall, the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer and wider than the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I, while the 1974 Volkswagen Golf I is taller than the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Length
4390 mm172.8 in
3723 mm146.6 in
Width
1790 mm70.5 in
1610 mm63.4 in
Height
1300 mm51.2 in
1410 mm55.5 in
4390 mm172.8 in🟢 +667 mm+26.3 in (+17.9%)
3723 mm146.6 in🔴 -667 mm-26.3 in (-15.2%)
1790 mm70.5 in🟢 +180 mm+7.1 in (+11.2%)
1610 mm63.4 in🔴 -180 mm-7.1 in (-10.1%)
1300 mm51.2 in🔴 -110 mm-4.3 in (-7.8%)
1410 mm55.5 in🟢 +110 mm+4.3 in (+8.5%)
1971 Mercedes-Benz SL
1974 Volkswagen Golf I
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Roadster
Hatchback
Model Year:
1971
1974
Production:
1970-1985 Discontinued Model
1974-1983 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4370-4390 mm172.0-172.8 in 🟢 +647 mm+25.5 in (+17.4%) - 🟢 +667 mm+26.3 in (+17.9%)
3723 mm146.6 in 🔴 -667 mm-26.3 in (-15.2%) - 🔴 -647 mm-25.5 in (-14.8%)
Width:
1790 mm70.5 in 🟢 +180 mm+7.1 in (+11.2%)
1610 mm63.4 in 🔴 -180 mm-7.1 in (-10.1%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
-
Height:
1300 mm51.2 in 🔴 -110 mm-4.3 in (-7.8%)
1410 mm55.5 in 🟢 +110 mm+4.3 in (+8.5%)
Ground Clearance:
-
124-125 mm4.9-4.9 in
Trunk Capacity:
-
368 liter13.0 cu ft
Trunk Capacity (Max):
252-261 liter8.9-9.2 cu ft 🔴 -850 liter-30.0 cu ft (-77.1%) - 🔴 -841 liter-29.7 cu ft (-76.3%)
1102 liter38.9 cu ft 🟢 +841 liter+29.7 cu ft (+322.2%) - 🟢 +850 liter+30.0 cu ft (+337.3%)
