1971 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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.
Here’s how the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL and the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL measures 4390 mm (172.83 in), making it 395 mm (15.55 in) (9.0 %) longer than the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK at 3995 mm (157.28 in). Looking at width, the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL spans 1790 mm (70.47 in), which is 75 mm (2.95 in) (4.2 %) broader than the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK at 1715 mm (67.52 in). As for height, the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL stands at 1300 mm (51.18 in), giving it an extra 16 mm (0.63 in) (1.2 %) compared to the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK at 1284 mm (50.55 in).
Overall, the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer, wider and taller than the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Length
4390 mm172.8 in
3995 mm157.3 in
Width
1790 mm70.5 in
1715 mm67.5 in
Height
1300 mm51.2 in
1284 mm50.6 in
4390 mm172.8 in🟢 +395 mm+15.6 in (+9.9%)
3995 mm157.3 in🔴 -395 mm-15.6 in (-9.0%)
1790 mm70.5 in🟢 +75 mm+3.0 in (+4.4%)
1715 mm67.5 in🔴 -75 mm-3.0 in (-4.2%)
1300 mm51.2 in🟢 +16 mm+0.6 in (+1.2%)
1284 mm50.6 in🔴 -16 mm-0.6 in (-1.2%)
1971 Mercedes-Benz SL
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Roadster
Roadster
Model Year:
1971
1996
Production:
1970-1985 Discontinued Model
1996-2000 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4370-4390 mm172.0-172.8 in 🟢 +375 mm+14.8 in (+9.4%) - 🟢 +395 mm+15.6 in (+9.9%)
3995 mm157.3 in 🔴 -395 mm-15.6 in (-9.0%) - 🔴 -375 mm-14.8 in (-8.6%)
Width:
1790 mm70.5 in 🟢 +75 mm+3.0 in (+4.4%)
1715 mm67.5 in 🔴 -75 mm-3.0 in (-4.2%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
-
Height:
1300 mm51.2 in 🟢 +16 mm+0.6 in (+1.2%)
1284 mm50.6 in 🔴 -16 mm-0.6 in (-1.2%)
Ground Clearance:
-
-
Trunk Capacity:
-
145 liter5.1 cu ft
Trunk Capacity (Max):
252-261 liter8.9-9.2 cu ft 🔴 -96 liter-3.4 cu ft (-27.6%) - 🔴 -87 liter-3.1 cu ft (-25.0%)
348 liter12.3 cu ft 🟢 +87 liter+3.1 cu ft (+33.3%) - 🟢 +96 liter+3.4 cu ft (+38.1%)
