1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220, facelift 2002)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK and the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class comes in at 5043 mm (198.54 in), giving it a 1048 mm (41.26 in) (20.8 %) advantage over the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK at 3995 mm (157.28 in). Looking at width, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class stretches to 1855 mm (73.03 in), making it 140 mm (5.51 in) (7.5 %) wider than the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK at 1715 mm (67.52 in). As for height, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class reaches 1444 mm (56.85 in), which is 160 mm (6.30 in) (11.1 %) taller than the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK at 1284 mm (50.55 in).

Overall, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class is longer, wider and taller than the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK.

Length
3995 mm157.3 in
5043 mm198.5 in
Width
1715 mm67.5 in
1855 mm73.0 in
Height
1284 mm50.6 in
1444 mm56.9 in

1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK Preview
3995 mm157.3 in πŸ”΄ -1048 mm-41.3 in (-20.8%)
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class Side View Left
5043 mm198.5 in 🟒 +1048 mm+41.3 in (+26.2%)
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK Preview
1715 mm67.5 in πŸ”΄ -140 mm-5.5 in (-7.5%)
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class Front View
1855 mm73.0 in 🟒 +140 mm+5.5 in (+8.2%)
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK Preview
1284 mm50.6 in πŸ”΄ -160 mm-6.3 in (-11.1%)
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class Rear View
1444 mm56.9 in 🟒 +160 mm+6.3 in (+12.5%)
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class

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

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Sedan

Model Year:

1996
2003

Production:

1996-2000 Discontinued Model
2002-2005 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3995 mm157.3 in
πŸ”΄ -1048 mm-41.3 in (-20.8%)
5043 mm198.5 in
🟒 +1048 mm+41.3 in (+26.2%)

Width:

1715 mm67.5 in
πŸ”΄ -140 mm-5.5 in (-7.5%)
1855 mm73.0 in
🟒 +140 mm+5.5 in (+8.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2092 mm82.4 in

Height:

1284 mm50.6 in
πŸ”΄ -160 mm-6.3 in (-11.1%)
1444 mm56.9 in
🟒 +160 mm+6.3 in (+12.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

145 liter5.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -380 liter-13.4 cu ft (-72.4%) - πŸ”΄ -355 liter-12.5 cu ft (-71.0%)
500-525 liter17.7-18.5 cu ft
🟒 +355 liter+12.5 cu ft (+244.8%) - 🟒 +380 liter+13.4 cu ft (+262.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

348 liter12.3 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -152 liter-5.4 cu ft (-30.4%)
500 liter17.7 cu ft
🟒 +152 liter+5.4 cu ft (+43.7%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1195-1250 kg2635-2756 lbs
πŸ”΄ -720 kg-1587 lbs (-37.6%) - πŸ”΄ -485 kg-1069 lbs (-28.0%)
1735-1915 kg3825-4222 lbs
🟒 +485 kg+1069 lbs (+38.8%) - 🟒 +720 kg+1587 lbs (+60.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1530-1585 kg3373-3494 lbs
πŸ”΄ -975 kg-2150 lbs (-38.9%) - πŸ”΄ -755 kg-1664 lbs (-32.3%)
2340-2505 kg5159-5523 lbs
🟒 +755 kg+1664 lbs (+47.6%) - 🟒 +975 kg+2150 lbs (+63.7%)

Roof Load:

30 kg66 lbs
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

Other Rims:
  • 7 J x 15 H 2
  • 8 J x 16 H 2
  • 7 J x 16 H 2
16-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 16
  • 16
18-inch rims:
  • 18
17-inch rims:
  • 17

Tire Size:

  • 205/55 R 16 91 V (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/60 R 15 91 H (W:205 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 225/50 R 16 91 V (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 225/50 R16 (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 225/55 R17 (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 225/60 R16 (W:225 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 225/60 R16W (W:225 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 245/45 R18 (W:245 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 265/40 R18 (W:265 | H:40 | D:18)

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