1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class vs. 2008 Volvo V50
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
2008 Volvo V50 (facelift 2007)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class and the 2008 Volvo V50 compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class measures 4635 mm (182.48 in), making it 113 mm (4.45 in) (2.4 %) longer than the 2008 Volvo V50 at 4522 mm (178.03 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class spans 1833 mm (72.17 in), which is 63 mm (2.48 in) (3.4 %) broader than the 2008 Volvo V50 at 1770 mm (69.69 in). As for height, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class stands at 1820 mm (71.65 in), giving it an extra 363 mm (14.29 in) (19.9 %) compared to the 2008 Volvo V50 at 1457 mm (57.36 in).

Overall, the 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class is longer, wider and taller than the 2008 Volvo V50.

Length
4635 mm182.5 in
4522 mm178.0 in
Width
1833 mm72.2 in
1770 mm69.7 in
Height
1820 mm71.7 in
1457 mm57.4 in

1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class Preview
4635 mm182.5 in 🟒 +113 mm+4.4 in (+2.5%)
2008 Volvo V50 Side View Left
4522 mm178.0 in πŸ”΄ -113 mm-4.4 in (-2.4%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class Front View
1833 mm72.2 in 🟒 +63 mm+2.5 in (+3.6%)
2008 Volvo V50 Front View
1770 mm69.7 in πŸ”΄ -63 mm-2.5 in (-3.4%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class Front View
1820 mm71.7 in 🟒 +363 mm+14.3 in (+24.9%)
2008 Volvo V50 Rear View
1457 mm57.4 in πŸ”΄ -363 mm-14.3 in (-19.9%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz M-class
2008 Volvo V50

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

General Info

Body Style:

SUV
Wagon

Model Year:

1998
2008

Production:

1997-2001 Discontinued Model
2007-2012 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4587-4635 mm180.6-182.5 in
🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+1.4%) - 🟒 +113 mm+4.4 in (+2.5%)
4522 mm178.0 in
πŸ”΄ -113 mm-4.4 in (-2.4%) - πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-1.4%)

Width:

1833 mm72.2 in
🟒 +63 mm+2.5 in (+3.6%)
1770 mm69.7 in
πŸ”΄ -63 mm-2.5 in (-3.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2190 mm86.2 in
🟒 +168 mm+6.6 in (+8.3%)
2022 mm79.6 in
πŸ”΄ -168 mm-6.6 in (-7.7%)

Height:

1802-1820 mm70.9-71.7 in
🟒 +345 mm+13.6 in (+23.7%) - 🟒 +363 mm+14.3 in (+24.9%)
1457 mm57.4 in
πŸ”΄ -363 mm-14.3 in (-19.9%) - πŸ”΄ -345 mm-13.6 in (-19.1%)

Ground Clearance:

204 mm8.0 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

613-633 liter21.6-22.4 cu ft
🟒 +196 liter+6.9 cu ft (+47.0%) - 🟒 +216 liter+7.6 cu ft (+51.8%)
417 liter14.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -216 liter-7.6 cu ft (-34.1%) - πŸ”΄ -196 liter-6.9 cu ft (-32.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

2020 liter71.3 cu ft
🟒 +713 liter+25.2 cu ft (+54.6%)
1307 liter46.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -713 liter-25.2 cu ft (-35.3%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1855-2085 kg4090-4597 lbs
🟒 +363 kg+800 lbs (+24.3%) - 🟒 +832 kg+1834 lbs (+66.4%)
1253-1492 kg2762-3289 lbs
πŸ”΄ -832 kg-1834 lbs (-39.9%) - πŸ”΄ -363 kg-800 lbs (-19.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2650-2810 kg5842-6195 lbs
🟒 +600 kg+1323 lbs (+29.3%) - 🟒 +960 kg+2116 lbs (+51.9%)
1850-2050 kg4079-4519 lbs
πŸ”΄ -960 kg-2116 lbs (-34.2%) - πŸ”΄ -600 kg-1323 lbs (-22.6%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+33.3%)
75 kg165 lbs
πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-25.0%)

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 8J x 16
  • 16
  • 6.5J x 16
Other Rims:
  • 6.5J
18-inch rims:
  • 9J x 18
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 6J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18

Tire Size:

  • 225/75 R16 (W:225 | H:75 | D:16)
  • 275/55 R17 H (W:275 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 285/50 R18W (W:285 | H:50 | D:18)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/50 R17 (W:205 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 215/45 R18 (W:215 | H:45 | D:18)

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