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

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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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