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

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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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