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2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL

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      Here’s how the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class and the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class measures 4541 mm (178.78 in), making it 42 mm (1.65 in) (0.9 %) longer than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 4499 mm (177.13 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL stretches to 1812 mm (71.34 in), making it 84 mm (3.31 in) (4.6 %) wider than the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class at 1728 mm (68.03 in). As for height, the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class stands at 1427 mm (56.18 in), giving it an extra 127 mm (5.00 in) (8.9 %) compared to the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1300 mm (51.18 in).

      Overall, the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class is longer and taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL, while the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is wider than the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class.

      Length
      4541 mm178.8 in
      4499 mm177.1 in
      Width
      1728 mm68.0 in
      1812 mm71.3 in
      Height
      1427 mm56.2 in
      1300 mm51.2 in

      2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class Side View Left
      4541 mm178.8 in 🟒 +42 mm+1.7 in (+0.9%)
      1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
      4499 mm177.1 in πŸ”΄ -42 mm-1.7 in (-0.9%)
      2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
      1728 mm68.0 in πŸ”΄ -84 mm-3.3 in (-4.6%)
      1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
      1812 mm71.3 in 🟒 +84 mm+3.3 in (+4.9%)
      2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
      1427 mm56.2 in 🟒 +127 mm+5.0 in (+9.8%)
      1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
      1300 mm51.2 in πŸ”΄ -127 mm-5.0 in (-8.9%)
      2000 Mercedes-Benz C-class
      1998 Mercedes-Benz SL

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Sedan
      Roadster

      Model Year:

      2000
      1998

      Production:

      2002-2004 Discontinued Model
      1998-2001 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4526-4541 mm178.2-178.8 in
      🟒 +27 mm+1.1 in (+0.6%) - 🟒 +42 mm+1.7 in (+0.9%)
      4499 mm177.1 in
      πŸ”΄ -42 mm-1.7 in (-0.9%) - πŸ”΄ -27 mm-1.1 in (-0.6%)

      Width:

      1728 mm68.0 in
      πŸ”΄ -86 mm-3.4 in (-4.7%) - πŸ”΄ -84 mm-3.3 in (-4.6%)
      1812 mm71.3 in
      🟒 +84 mm+3.3 in (+4.9%) - 🟒 +86 mm+3.4 in (+5.0%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      1980 mm78.0 in
      -

      Height:

      1412-1427 mm55.6-56.2 in
      🟒 +112 mm+4.4 in (+8.6%) - 🟒 +131 mm+5.2 in (+10.1%)
      1300 mm51.2 in
      πŸ”΄ -131 mm-5.2 in (-9.2%) - πŸ”΄ -112 mm-4.4 in (-7.9%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      455 liter16.1 cu ft
      🟒 +190 liter+6.7 cu ft (+71.7%)
      265 liter9.4 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -190 liter-6.7 cu ft (-41.8%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      -
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1380-1580 kg3042-3483 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -595 kg-1312 lbs (-30.1%) - πŸ”΄ -155 kg-342 lbs (-8.9%)
      1735-1975 kg3825-4354 lbs
      🟒 +155 kg+342 lbs (+9.8%) - 🟒 +595 kg+1312 lbs (+43.1%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1935-2135 kg4266-4707 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -385 kg-849 lbs (-16.6%) - 🟒 +5 kg+11 lbs (+0.2%)
      2130-2320 kg4696-5115 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -5 kg-11 lbs (-0.2%) - 🟒 +385 kg+849 lbs (+19.9%)

      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
      Other Rims:
      • 8.25 J x 17 H 2
      • 9.5 J x 18 H 2
      • 8.5 J x 18 H 2

      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)
      • 245/40 ZR 18 (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 245/45 R 17 W (W:245 | H:45 | D:17)
      • 275/35 ZR 18 (W:275 | H:35 | D:18)

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