1999 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class
Dimensions Comparison

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1999 Mercedes-Benz CL (C215)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL measures 4993 mm (196.57 in), making it 151 mm (5.94 in) (3.0 %) longer than the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class at 4842 mm (190.63 in). Looking at width, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class stretches to 1900 mm (74.80 in), making it 43 mm (1.69 in) (2.3 %) wider than the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL at 1857 mm (73.11 in). As for height, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class reaches 1458 mm (57.40 in), which is 60 mm (2.36 in) (4.1 %) taller than the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL at 1398 mm (55.04 in).

Overall, the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL is longer than the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class, while the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class is wider and taller than the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL.

Length
4993 mm196.6 in
4842 mm190.6 in
Width
1857 mm73.1 in
1900 mm74.8 in
Height
1398 mm55.0 in
1458 mm57.4 in

1999 Mercedes-Benz CL Side View Left
4993 mm196.6 in 🟒 +151 mm+5.9 in (+3.1%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class Side View Left
4842 mm190.6 in πŸ”΄ -151 mm-5.9 in (-3.0%)
1999 Mercedes-Benz CL Rear View
1857 mm73.1 in πŸ”΄ -43 mm-1.7 in (-2.3%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class Front View
1900 mm74.8 in 🟒 +43 mm+1.7 in (+2.3%)
1999 Mercedes-Benz CL Rear View
1398 mm55.0 in πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-4.1%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class Rear View
1458 mm57.4 in 🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+4.3%)
1999 Mercedes-Benz CL
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class

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

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Sedan

Model Year:

1999
2021

Production:

1999-2002 Discontinued Model
n/a

Dimensions

Length:

4993 mm196.6 in
🟒 +151 mm+5.9 in (+3.1%) - 🟒 +242 mm+9.5 in (+5.1%)
4751-4842 mm187.0-190.6 in
πŸ”΄ -242 mm-9.5 in (-4.8%) - πŸ”΄ -151 mm-5.9 in (-3.0%)

Width:

1857 mm73.1 in
πŸ”΄ -43 mm-1.7 in (-2.3%) - 🟒 +37 mm+1.5 in (+2.0%)
1820-1900 mm71.7-74.8 in
πŸ”΄ -37 mm-1.5 in (-2.0%) - 🟒 +43 mm+1.7 in (+2.3%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2120 mm83.5 in
🟒 +87 mm+3.4 in (+4.3%)
2033 mm80.0 in
πŸ”΄ -87 mm-3.4 in (-4.1%)

Height:

1398 mm55.0 in
πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-4.1%) - πŸ”΄ -39 mm-1.5 in (-2.7%)
1437-1458 mm56.6-57.4 in
🟒 +39 mm+1.5 in (+2.8%) - 🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+4.3%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

450 liter15.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -5 liter-0.2 cu ft (-1.1%) - 🟒 +170 liter+6.0 cu ft (+60.7%)
280-455 liter9.9-16.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -170 liter-6.0 cu ft (-37.8%) - 🟒 +5 liter+0.2 cu ft (+1.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1795-1880 kg3957-4145 lbs
πŸ”΄ -325 kg-717 lbs (-15.3%) - 🟒 +330 kg+728 lbs (+21.3%)
1550-2120 kg3417-4674 lbs
πŸ”΄ -330 kg-728 lbs (-17.6%) - 🟒 +325 kg+717 lbs (+18.1%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2320-2380 kg5115-5247 lbs
πŸ”΄ -355 kg-783 lbs (-13.3%) - 🟒 +130 kg+287 lbs (+5.8%)
2250-2675 kg4960-5897 lbs
πŸ”΄ -130 kg-287 lbs (-5.5%) - 🟒 +355 kg+783 lbs (+15.3%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 18
  • 9.5J x 18
Other Rims:
  • 9.5 J x 18 H 2
  • 8.5 J x 18 H 2
17-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 17
  • 7J x 17
  • 8J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 18
  • 7.5J x 18
  • 9J x 18
  • 8J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 9J x 19
  • 7.5J x 19
  • 9.5J x 19
  • 8J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 20
  • 8J x 20

Tire Size:

  • 225/55 R17 (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 245/45 R18 (W:245 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 245/45 R 18 96 Y (W:245 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 275/40 R18 (W:275 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 275/40 R 18 99 Y (W:275 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 195/60 R17 (W:195 | H:60 | D:17)
  • 205/55 R17 (W:205 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 225/40 R19 (W:225 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 225/45 R18 (W:225 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 225/50 R17 (W:225 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 245/35 R20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 245/40 R18 (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 245/40 R19 (W:245 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 245/45 R17 (W:245 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 245/45 R18 (W:245 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 255/35 R19 (W:255 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 265/30 R20 (W:265 | H:30 | D:20)
  • 265/35 R19 (W:265 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 265/35 R20 (W:265 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 265/40 R19 (W:265 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 275/35 R20 (W:275 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 275/40 R19 (W:275 | H:40 | D:19)

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