2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class vs. 1996 Volvo S40
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1996 Volvo S40 (VS)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class and the 1996 Volvo S40 compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class measures 4541 mm (178.78 in), making it 25 mm (0.98 in) (0.6 %) longer than the 1996 Volvo S40 at 4516 mm (177.80 in). Looking at width, the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class spans 1728 mm (68.03 in), which is 8 mm (0.31 in) (0.5 %) broader than the 1996 Volvo S40 at 1720 mm (67.72 in). As for height, the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class stands at 1427 mm (56.18 in), giving it an extra 5 mm (0.20 in) (0.4 %) compared to the 1996 Volvo S40 at 1422 mm (55.98 in).

Overall, the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class is longer, wider and taller than the 1996 Volvo S40.

Length
4541 mm178.8 in
4516 mm177.8 in
Width
1728 mm68.0 in
1720 mm67.7 in
Height
1427 mm56.2 in
1422 mm56.0 in

2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class Side View Left
4541 mm178.8 in 🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+0.6%)
1996 Volvo S40 Side View Left
4516 mm177.8 in πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-0.6%)
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
1728 mm68.0 in 🟒 +8 mm+0.3 in (+0.5%)
1996 Volvo S40 Front View
1720 mm67.7 in πŸ”΄ -8 mm-0.3 in (-0.5%)
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
1427 mm56.2 in 🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.4%)
1996 Volvo S40 Rear View
1422 mm56.0 in πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.4%)
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class
1996 Volvo S40

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

2000
1996

Production:

2002-2004 Discontinued Model
1995-2004 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4526-4541 mm178.2-178.8 in
🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.2%) - 🟒 +61 mm+2.4 in (+1.4%)
4480-4516 mm176.4-177.8 in
πŸ”΄ -61 mm-2.4 in (-1.3%) - πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.2%)

Width:

1728 mm68.0 in
🟒 +6 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%) - 🟒 +12 mm+0.5 in (+0.7%)
1720 mm67.7 in
πŸ”΄ -12 mm-0.5 in (-0.7%) - πŸ”΄ -6 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1980 mm78.0 in
-

Height:

1412-1427 mm55.6-56.2 in
πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.7%) - 🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+1.2%)
1410-1422 mm55.5-56.0 in
πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%) - 🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.7%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

455 liter16.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -16 liter-0.6 cu ft (-3.4%) - 🟒 +40 liter+1.4 cu ft (+9.6%)
415-471 liter14.7-16.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -40 liter-1.4 cu ft (-8.8%) - 🟒 +16 liter+0.6 cu ft (+3.5%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
853 liter30.1 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1380-1580 kg3042-3483 lbs
🟒 +70 kg+154 lbs (+5.3%) - 🟒 +355 kg+783 lbs (+29.0%)
1225-1310 kg2701-2888 lbs
πŸ”΄ -355 kg-783 lbs (-22.5%) - πŸ”΄ -70 kg-154 lbs (-5.1%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1935-2135 kg4266-4707 lbs
🟒 +145 kg+320 lbs (+8.1%) - 🟒 +415 kg+915 lbs (+24.1%)
1720-1790 kg3792-3946 lbs
πŸ”΄ -415 kg-915 lbs (-19.4%) - πŸ”΄ -145 kg-320 lbs (-7.5%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

Other Rims:
  • 6 J x 15 H 2
  • 7 J x 16 H 2
  • 8.5 J x 17 H 2
  • 7 J x 17 H 2
  • 7.5 J x 17 H 2
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 7J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
  • 15 inches

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R 15 91 H (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R 15 91 V (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 91 H (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R 16 91 V (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R 16 91 W (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 91 V (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/45 ZR 17 91 Y (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/45 ZR 17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/50 R16 (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 245/40 ZR 17 91 Y (W:245 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 245/40 ZR 17 (W:245 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 185/65 R15 (W:185 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/55 R15 (W:195 | H:55 | D:15)
  • 195/55R15 (W:195 | H:55 | D:15)
  • 195/60 R15 (W:195 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R15 (W:205 | H:55 | D:15)

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