1954 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe vs. 1989 Lotus Elan II Dimensions Comparison
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Here’s how the 1954 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe and the 1989 Lotus Elan II compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1954 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe measures 4520 mm (177.95 in), making it 620 mm (24.41 in) (13.7 %) longer than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 3900 mm (153.54 in). Looking at width, the 1954 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe spans 1790 mm (70.47 in), which is 55 mm (2.17 in) (3.1 %) broader than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 1954 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe stands at 1300 mm (51.18 in), giving it an extra 60 mm (2.36 in) (4.6 %) compared to the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1240 mm (48.82 in).
Overall, the 1954 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe is longer, wider and taller than the 1989 Lotus Elan II.
Length
4520 mm178.0 in
3900 mm153.5 in
Width
1790 mm70.5 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1300 mm51.2 in
1240 mm48.8 in
4520 mm178.0 in🟢 +620 mm+24.4 in (+15.9%)
3900 mm153.5 in🔴 -620 mm-24.4 in (-13.7%)
1790 mm70.5 in🟢 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.2%)
1735 mm68.3 in🔴 -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.1%)
1300 mm51.2 in🟢 +60 mm+2.4 in (+4.8%)
1240 mm48.8 in🔴 -60 mm-2.4 in (-4.6%)
1954 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe
1989 Lotus Elan II
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Coupe
Cabriolet
Model Year:
1954
1989
Production:
1954-1957 Discontinued Model
1989-1996 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4520 mm178.0 in 🟢 +620 mm+24.4 in (+15.9%) - 🟢 +717 mm+28.2 in (+18.9%)
3803-3900 mm149.7-153.5 in 🔴 -717 mm-28.2 in (-15.9%) - 🔴 -620 mm-24.4 in (-13.7%)
Width:
1790 mm70.5 in 🟢 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.2%) - 🟢 +56 mm+2.2 in (+3.2%)
1735 mm68.3 in 🔴 -56 mm-2.2 in (-3.1%) - 🔴 -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.1%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
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-
Height:
1300 mm51.2 in 🟢 +60 mm+2.4 in (+4.8%) - 🟢 +70 mm+2.8 in (+5.7%)
1230-1240 mm48.4-48.8 in 🔴 -70 mm-2.8 in (-5.4%) - 🔴 -60 mm-2.4 in (-4.6%)
