1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class vs 1979 Ford Mustang III
Compare Dimensions Side by Side 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class vs. 1979 Ford Mustang III
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 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class and the 1979 Ford Mustang III compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1979 Ford Mustang III comes in at 4560 mm (179.53 in), giving it a 44 mm (1.73 in) (1.0 %) advantage over the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class at 4516 mm (177.80 in). Looking at width, the 1979 Ford Mustang III stretches to 1735 mm (68.31 in), making it 12 mm (0.47 in) (0.7 %) wider than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class at 1723 mm (67.83 in). As for height, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class stands at 1427 mm (56.18 in), giving it an extra 107 mm (4.21 in) (7.5 %) compared to the 1979 Ford Mustang III at 1320 mm (51.97 in).
Overall, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class is taller than the 1979 Ford Mustang III, while the 1979 Ford Mustang III is longer and wider than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class.
Length
4516 mm177.8 in
4560 mm179.5 in
Width
1723 mm67.8 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1427 mm56.2 in
1320 mm52.0 in
4516 mm177.8 in🔴 -44 mm-1.7 in (-1.0%)
4560 mm179.5 in🟢 +44 mm+1.7 in (+1.0%)
1723 mm67.8 in🔴 -12 mm-0.5 in (-0.7%)
1735 mm68.3 in🟢 +12 mm+0.5 in (+0.7%)
1427 mm56.2 in🟢 +107 mm+4.2 in (+8.1%)
1320 mm52.0 in🔴 -107 mm-4.2 in (-7.5%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class
1979 Ford Mustang III
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Sedan
Coupe
Model Year:
1997
1979
Production:
1996-2000 Discontinued Model
1978-1993 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4516 mm177.8 in 🔴 -44 mm-1.7 in (-1.0%)
4560 mm179.5 in 🟢 +44 mm+1.7 in (+1.0%)
Width:
1723 mm67.8 in 🔴 -12 mm-0.5 in (-0.7%)
1735 mm68.3 in 🟢 +12 mm+0.5 in (+0.7%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
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-
Height:
1387-1427 mm54.6-56.2 in 🟢 +67 mm+2.6 in (+5.1%) - 🟢 +107 mm+4.2 in (+8.1%)
1320 mm52.0 in 🔴 -107 mm-4.2 in (-7.5%) - 🔴 -67 mm-2.6 in (-4.8%)
Ground Clearance:
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-
Trunk Capacity:
430 liter15.2 cu ft 🔴 -420 liter-14.8 cu ft (-49.4%)
850 liter30.0 cu ft 🟢 +420 liter+14.8 cu ft (+97.7%)
