2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Dimensions Comparison
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204, facelift 2012)Change Car
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)Change Car
Here’s how the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK and the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK measures 4536 mm (178.58 in), making it 37 mm (1.46 in) (0.8 %) longer than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 4499 mm (177.13 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK spans 1886 mm (74.25 in), which is 74 mm (2.91 in) (3.9 %) broader than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1812 mm (71.34 in). As for height, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK stands at 1699 mm (66.89 in), giving it an extra 399 mm (15.71 in) (23.5 %) compared to the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1300 mm (51.18 in).
Overall, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Length
4536 mm178.6 in
4499 mm177.1 in
Width
1886 mm74.3 in
1812 mm71.3 in
Height
1699 mm66.9 in
1300 mm51.2 in
4536 mm178.6 in🟢 +37 mm+1.5 in (+0.8%)
4499 mm177.1 in🔴 -37 mm-1.5 in (-0.8%)
1886 mm74.3 in🟢 +74 mm+2.9 in (+4.1%)
1812 mm71.3 in🔴 -74 mm-2.9 in (-3.9%)
1699 mm66.9 in🟢 +399 mm+15.7 in (+30.7%)
1300 mm51.2 in🔴 -399 mm-15.7 in (-23.5%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
SUV
Roadster
Model Year:
2012
1998
Production:
2012-2015 Discontinued Model
1998-2001 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4529-4536 mm178.3-178.6 in 🟢 +30 mm+1.2 in (+0.7%) - 🟢 +37 mm+1.5 in (+0.8%)
4499 mm177.1 in 🔴 -37 mm-1.5 in (-0.8%) - 🔴 -30 mm-1.2 in (-0.7%)
Width:
1840-1886 mm72.4-74.3 in 🟢 +28 mm+1.1 in (+1.5%) - 🟢 +74 mm+2.9 in (+4.1%)
1812 mm71.3 in 🔴 -74 mm-2.9 in (-3.9%) - 🔴 -28 mm-1.1 in (-1.5%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2016 mm79.4 in
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Height:
1669-1699 mm65.7-66.9 in 🟢 +369 mm+14.5 in (+28.4%) - 🟢 +403 mm+15.9 in (+31.1%)
1300 mm51.2 in 🔴 -403 mm-15.9 in (-23.7%) - 🔴 -369 mm-14.5 in (-22.1%)
Ground Clearance:
182-188 mm7.2-7.4 in
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Trunk Capacity:
400-450 liter14.1-15.9 cu ft 🟢 +135 liter+4.8 cu ft (+50.9%) - 🟢 +185 liter+6.5 cu ft (+69.8%)
265 liter9.4 cu ft 🔴 -185 liter-6.5 cu ft (-41.1%) - 🔴 -135 liter-4.8 cu ft (-33.8%)
