1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class vs. 1979 Ford Mustang III
Dimensions Comparison

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1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997)Change Car
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1979 Ford Mustang IIIChange Car
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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

1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
4516 mm177.8 in πŸ”΄ -44 mm-1.7 in (-1.0%)
1979 Ford Mustang III Preview
4560 mm179.5 in 🟒 +44 mm+1.7 in (+1.0%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
1723 mm67.8 in πŸ”΄ -12 mm-0.5 in (-0.7%)
1979 Ford Mustang III Preview
1735 mm68.3 in 🟒 +12 mm+0.5 in (+0.7%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz C-class Preview
1427 mm56.2 in 🟒 +107 mm+4.2 in (+8.1%)
1979 Ford Mustang III Preview
1320 mm52.0 in πŸ”΄ -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
πŸ”΄ -44 mm-1.7 in (-1.0%)
4560 mm179.5 in
🟒 +44 mm+1.7 in (+1.0%)

Width:

1723 mm67.8 in
πŸ”΄ -12 mm-0.5 in (-0.7%)
1735 mm68.3 in
🟒 +12 mm+0.5 in (+0.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

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
πŸ”΄ -107 mm-4.2 in (-7.5%) - πŸ”΄ -67 mm-2.6 in (-4.8%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

430 liter15.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -420 liter-14.8 cu ft (-49.4%)
850 liter30.0 cu ft
🟒 +420 liter+14.8 cu ft (+97.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1350-1570 kg2976-3461 lbs
πŸ”΄ -30 kg-66 lbs (-2.2%) - 🟒 +320 kg+705 lbs (+25.6%)
1250-1380 kg2756-3042 lbs
πŸ”΄ -320 kg-705 lbs (-20.4%) - 🟒 +30 kg+66 lbs (+2.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1830-1970 kg4034-4343 lbs
-

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 15
  • 7J x 15
17-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 17
  • 7.5J x 17
n/a

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/60 R15 (W:205 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 245/40 R17 (W:245 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 195/75 R14 (W:195 | H:75 | D:14)
  • 225/55 ZR16 (W:225 | H:55 | D:16)

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