2010 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1981 Volkswagen Passat
Dimensions Comparison

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2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (C216, facelift 2010)Change Car
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1981 Volkswagen Passat (B2)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL and the 1981 Volkswagen Passat compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL measures 5106 mm (201.02 in), making it 671 mm (26.42 in) (13.1 %) longer than the 1981 Volkswagen Passat at 4435 mm (174.61 in). Looking at width, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL spans 1871 mm (73.66 in), which is 186 mm (7.32 in) (9.9 %) broader than the 1981 Volkswagen Passat at 1685 mm (66.34 in). As for height, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL stands at 1428 mm (56.22 in), giving it an extra 43 mm (1.69 in) (3.0 %) compared to the 1981 Volkswagen Passat at 1385 mm (54.53 in).

Overall, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is longer, wider and taller than the 1981 Volkswagen Passat.

Length
5106 mm201.0 in
4435 mm174.6 in
Width
1871 mm73.7 in
1685 mm66.3 in
Height
1428 mm56.2 in
1385 mm54.5 in

2010 Mercedes-Benz CL Side View Left
5106 mm201.0 in 🟒 +671 mm+26.4 in (+15.1%)
1981 Volkswagen Passat Side View Left
4435 mm174.6 in πŸ”΄ -671 mm-26.4 in (-13.1%)
2010 Mercedes-Benz CL Front View
1871 mm73.7 in 🟒 +186 mm+7.3 in (+11.0%)
1981 Volkswagen Passat Preview
1685 mm66.3 in πŸ”΄ -186 mm-7.3 in (-9.9%)
2010 Mercedes-Benz CL Rear View
1428 mm56.2 in 🟒 +43 mm+1.7 in (+3.1%)
1981 Volkswagen Passat Preview
1385 mm54.5 in πŸ”΄ -43 mm-1.7 in (-3.0%)
2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
1981 Volkswagen Passat

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

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Hatchback

Model Year:

2010
1981

Production:

2010-2013 Discontinued Model
1980-1988 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5095-5106 mm200.6-201.0 in
🟒 +660 mm+26.0 in (+14.9%) - 🟒 +671 mm+26.4 in (+15.1%)
4435 mm174.6 in
πŸ”΄ -671 mm-26.4 in (-13.1%) - πŸ”΄ -660 mm-26.0 in (-13.0%)

Width:

1871 mm73.7 in
🟒 +186 mm+7.3 in (+11.0%)
1685 mm66.3 in
πŸ”΄ -186 mm-7.3 in (-9.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2130 mm83.9 in
-

Height:

1419-1428 mm55.9-56.2 in
🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+2.5%) - 🟒 +43 mm+1.7 in (+3.1%)
1385 mm54.5 in
πŸ”΄ -43 mm-1.7 in (-3.0%) - πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-2.4%)

Ground Clearance:

127-133 mm5.0-5.2 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

490 liter17.3 cu ft
🟒 +10 liter+0.4 cu ft (+2.1%)
480 liter17.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -10 liter-0.4 cu ft (-2.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
1542 liter54.5 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1995-2170 kg4398-4784 lbs
🟒 +970 kg+2138 lbs (+94.6%) - 🟒 +1265 kg+2789 lbs (+139.8%)
905-1025 kg1995-2260 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1265 kg-2789 lbs (-58.3%) - πŸ”΄ -970 kg-2138 lbs (-48.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2555-2645 kg5633-5831 lbs
🟒 +1005 kg+2216 lbs (+64.8%) - 🟒 +1340 kg+2954 lbs (+102.7%)
1305-1550 kg2877-3417 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1340 kg-2954 lbs (-50.7%) - πŸ”΄ -1005 kg-2216 lbs (-39.3%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

18-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 18
  • 8.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 19
  • 8.5J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 20
  • 8.5J x 20
  • 13 inches

Tire Size:

  • 255/35 R20 (W:255 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 255/40 R19 (W:255 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 255/45 R18 (W:255 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 275/35 R20 (W:275 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 275/40 R19 (W:275 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 275/45 R18 (W:275 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)

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