2012 Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204, facelift 2011)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe and the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE comes in at 4960 mm (195.28 in), giving it a 253 mm (9.96 in) (5.1 %) advantage over the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe at 4707 mm (185.31 in). Looking at width, the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE stretches to 1870 mm (73.62 in), making it 100 mm (3.94 in) (5.3 %) wider than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe at 1770 mm (69.69 in). As for height, the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE reaches 1425 mm (56.10 in), which is 19 mm (0.75 in) (1.3 %) taller than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe at 1406 mm (55.35 in).

Overall, the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE is longer, wider and taller than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe.

Length
4707 mm185.3 in
4960 mm195.3 in
Width
1770 mm69.7 in
1870 mm73.6 in
Height
1406 mm55.4 in
1425 mm56.1 in

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe Side View Left
4707 mm185.3 in πŸ”΄ -253 mm-10.0 in (-5.1%)
1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
4960 mm195.3 in 🟒 +253 mm+10.0 in (+5.4%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe Front View
1770 mm69.7 in πŸ”΄ -100 mm-3.9 in (-5.3%)
1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Front View
1870 mm73.6 in 🟒 +100 mm+3.9 in (+5.6%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe Rear View
1406 mm55.4 in πŸ”΄ -19 mm-0.7 in (-1.3%)
1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Front View
1425 mm56.1 in 🟒 +19 mm+0.7 in (+1.4%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe
1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE

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

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Sedan

Model Year:

2012
1972

Production:

2011-2015 Discontinued Model
1972-1980 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4590-4707 mm180.7-185.3 in
πŸ”΄ -370 mm-14.6 in (-7.5%) - πŸ”΄ -253 mm-10.0 in (-5.1%)
4960 mm195.3 in
🟒 +253 mm+10.0 in (+5.4%) - 🟒 +370 mm+14.6 in (+8.1%)

Width:

1770 mm69.7 in
πŸ”΄ -100 mm-3.9 in (-5.3%)
1870 mm73.6 in
🟒 +100 mm+3.9 in (+5.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1997 mm78.6 in
-

Height:

1406 mm55.4 in
πŸ”΄ -19 mm-0.7 in (-1.3%)
1425 mm56.1 in
🟒 +19 mm+0.7 in (+1.4%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

450 liter15.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -80 liter-2.8 cu ft (-15.1%)
530 liter18.7 cu ft
🟒 +80 liter+2.8 cu ft (+17.8%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1415-1730 kg3120-3814 lbs
πŸ”΄ -315 kg-694 lbs (-18.2%) - 🟒 +120 kg+265 lbs (+7.5%)
1610-1730 kg3549-3814 lbs
πŸ”΄ -120 kg-265 lbs (-6.9%) - 🟒 +315 kg+694 lbs (+22.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1960-2165 kg4321-4773 lbs
πŸ”΄ -290 kg-639 lbs (-12.9%) - 🟒 +35 kg+77 lbs (+1.6%)
2130-2250 kg4696-4960 lbs
πŸ”΄ -35 kg-77 lbs (-1.6%) - 🟒 +290 kg+639 lbs (+14.8%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 7J x 16
  • 6J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
  • 8.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
  • 7.5J x 18
  • 9J x 18
  • 8.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 9J x 19
  • 8J x 19
  • 9.5J x 19
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
  • 6.5J x 14

Tire Size:

  • 195/60 R16 (W:195 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 235/35 R19 (W:235 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 235/40 R18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 245/40 R17 (W:245 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 255/30 R19 (W:255 | H:30 | D:19)
  • 255/35 R18 (W:255 | H:35 | D:18)
  • 255/35 R19 (W:255 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 285/30 R19 (W:285 | H:30 | D:19)
  • 195/75 R14 (W:195 | H:75 | D:14)
  • 205/70 R14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)

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