2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
Dimensions Comparison

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.

Car #1 Preview Image
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK and the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL comes in at 4499 mm (177.13 in), giving it a 365 mm (14.37 in) (8.1 %) advantage over the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK at 4134 mm (162.76 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL stretches to 1812 mm (71.34 in), making it 2 mm (0.08 in) (0.1 %) wider than the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK at 1810 mm (71.26 in). As for height, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK stands at 1303 mm (51.30 in), giving it an extra 3 mm (0.12 in) (0.2 %) compared to the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1300 mm (51.18 in).

Overall, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK is taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL, while the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer and wider than the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.

Length
4134 mm162.8 in
4499 mm177.1 in
Width
1810 mm71.3 in
1812 mm71.3 in
Height
1303 mm51.3 in
1300 mm51.2 in

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK Side View Left
4134 mm162.8 in πŸ”΄ -365 mm-14.4 in (-8.1%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
4499 mm177.1 in 🟒 +365 mm+14.4 in (+8.8%)
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK Front View
1810 mm71.3 in πŸ”΄ -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.1%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
1812 mm71.3 in 🟒 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.1%)
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK Rear View
1303 mm51.3 in 🟒 +3 mm+0.1 in (+0.2%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
1300 mm51.2 in πŸ”΄ -3 mm-0.1 in (-0.2%)
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL

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

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Roadster

Model Year:

2011
1998

Production:

2011-2016 Discontinued Model
1998-2001 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4134 mm162.8 in
πŸ”΄ -365 mm-14.4 in (-8.1%)
4499 mm177.1 in
🟒 +365 mm+14.4 in (+8.8%)

Width:

1810 mm71.3 in
πŸ”΄ -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.1%)
1812 mm71.3 in
🟒 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2006 mm79.0 in
-

Height:

1303 mm51.3 in
🟒 +1 mm+0.0 in (+0.1%) - 🟒 +7 mm+0.3 in (+0.5%)
1300 mm51.2 in
πŸ”΄ -7 mm-0.3 in (-0.5%) - πŸ”΄ -1 mm0.0 in (-0.1%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

225 liter7.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -40 liter-1.4 cu ft (-15.1%)
265 liter9.4 cu ft
🟒 +40 liter+1.4 cu ft (+17.8%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

335 liter11.8 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1360-1535 kg2998-3384 lbs
πŸ”΄ -615 kg-1356 lbs (-31.1%) - πŸ”΄ -200 kg-441 lbs (-11.5%)
1735-1975 kg3825-4354 lbs
🟒 +200 kg+441 lbs (+13.0%) - 🟒 +615 kg+1356 lbs (+45.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1750-1910 kg3858-4211 lbs
πŸ”΄ -570 kg-1257 lbs (-24.6%) - πŸ”΄ -220 kg-485 lbs (-10.3%)
2130-2320 kg4696-5115 lbs
🟒 +220 kg+485 lbs (+11.5%) - 🟒 +570 kg+1257 lbs (+32.6%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 7J x 16
  • 8J x 16
18-inch rims:
  • 9J x 18
  • 8J x 18
  • 8.5J x 18
  • 7.5J x 18
17-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 17
  • 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:

  • 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)
  • 225/50 R16 (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 235/40 R18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 245/35 R18 (W:245 | H:35 | D:18)
  • 245/40 R17 (W:245 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 255/35 R18 (W:255 | H:35 | D:18)
  • 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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