1999 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe
Dimensions Comparison

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1999 Mercedes-Benz CL (C215)Change Car
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1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL and the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL measures 4993 mm (196.57 in), making it 83 mm (3.27 in) (1.7 %) longer than the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe at 4910 mm (193.31 in). Looking at width, the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL spans 1857 mm (73.11 in), which is 29 mm (1.14 in) (1.6 %) broader than the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe at 1828 mm (71.97 in). As for height, the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe reaches 1406 mm (55.35 in), which is 8 mm (0.31 in) (0.6 %) taller than the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL at 1398 mm (55.04 in).

Overall, the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL is longer and wider than the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe, while the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe is taller than the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL.

Length
4993 mm196.6 in
4910 mm193.3 in
Width
1857 mm73.1 in
1828 mm72.0 in
Height
1398 mm55.0 in
1406 mm55.4 in

1999 Mercedes-Benz CL Side View Left
4993 mm196.6 in 🟒 +83 mm+3.3 in (+1.7%)
1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe Side View Left
4910 mm193.3 in πŸ”΄ -83 mm-3.3 in (-1.7%)
1999 Mercedes-Benz CL Rear View
1857 mm73.1 in 🟒 +29 mm+1.1 in (+1.6%)
1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe Front View
1828 mm72.0 in πŸ”΄ -29 mm-1.1 in (-1.6%)
1999 Mercedes-Benz CL Rear View
1398 mm55.0 in πŸ”΄ -8 mm-0.3 in (-0.6%)
1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe Front View
1406 mm55.4 in 🟒 +8 mm+0.3 in (+0.6%)
1999 Mercedes-Benz CL
1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe

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

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Coupe

Model Year:

1999
1981

Production:

1999-2002 Discontinued Model
1980-1985 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4993 mm196.6 in
🟒 +83 mm+3.3 in (+1.7%)
4910 mm193.3 in
πŸ”΄ -83 mm-3.3 in (-1.7%)

Width:

1857 mm73.1 in
🟒 +29 mm+1.1 in (+1.6%)
1828 mm72.0 in
πŸ”΄ -29 mm-1.1 in (-1.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2120 mm83.5 in
-

Height:

1398 mm55.0 in
πŸ”΄ -8 mm-0.3 in (-0.6%)
1406 mm55.4 in
🟒 +8 mm+0.3 in (+0.6%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

450 liter15.9 cu ft
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1795-1880 kg3957-4145 lbs
🟒 +185 kg+408 lbs (+11.5%) - 🟒 +295 kg+650 lbs (+18.6%)
1585-1610 kg3494-3549 lbs
πŸ”΄ -295 kg-650 lbs (-15.7%) - πŸ”΄ -185 kg-408 lbs (-10.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2320-2380 kg5115-5247 lbs
🟒 +190 kg+419 lbs (+8.9%) - 🟒 +275 kg+606 lbs (+13.1%)
2105-2130 kg4641-4696 lbs
πŸ”΄ -275 kg-606 lbs (-11.6%) - πŸ”΄ -190 kg-419 lbs (-8.2%)

Roof Load:

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
14-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 14

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)
  • 205/70 R14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)

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