1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201, facelift 1988)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S206)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell comes in at 4842 mm (190.63 in), giving it a 299 mm (11.77 in) (6.2 %) advantage over the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 at 4543 mm (178.86 in). Looking at width, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell stretches to 1900 mm (74.80 in), making it 180 mm (7.09 in) (9.5 %) wider than the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 at 1720 mm (67.72 in). As for height, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell reaches 1474 mm (58.03 in), which is 99 mm (3.90 in) (6.7 %) taller than the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 at 1375 mm (54.13 in).

Overall, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell is longer, wider and taller than the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190.

Length
4543 mm178.9 in
4842 mm190.6 in
Width
1720 mm67.7 in
1900 mm74.8 in
Height
1375 mm54.1 in
1474 mm58.0 in

1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 Preview
4543 mm178.9 in πŸ”΄ -299 mm-11.8 in (-6.2%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell Preview
4842 mm190.6 in 🟒 +299 mm+11.8 in (+6.6%)
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 Rear View
1720 mm67.7 in πŸ”΄ -180 mm-7.1 in (-9.5%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell Front View
1900 mm74.8 in 🟒 +180 mm+7.1 in (+10.5%)
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 Rear View
1375 mm54.1 in πŸ”΄ -99 mm-3.9 in (-6.7%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell Front View
1474 mm58.0 in 🟒 +99 mm+3.9 in (+7.2%)
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Wagon

Model Year:

1988
2021

Production:

1988-1993 Discontinued Model
2021-present Current Model

Dimensions

Length:

4430-4543 mm174.4-178.9 in
πŸ”΄ -412 mm-16.2 in (-8.5%) - πŸ”΄ -208 mm-8.2 in (-4.4%)
4751-4842 mm187.0-190.6 in
🟒 +208 mm+8.2 in (+4.6%) - 🟒 +412 mm+16.2 in (+9.3%)

Width:

1690-1720 mm66.5-67.7 in
πŸ”΄ -210 mm-8.3 in (-11.1%) - πŸ”΄ -100 mm-3.9 in (-5.5%)
1820-1900 mm71.7-74.8 in
🟒 +100 mm+3.9 in (+5.8%) - 🟒 +210 mm+8.3 in (+12.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2033 mm80.0 in

Height:

1342-1375 mm52.8-54.1 in
πŸ”΄ -132 mm-5.2 in (-9.0%) - πŸ”΄ -79 mm-3.1 in (-5.4%)
1454-1474 mm57.2-58.0 in
🟒 +79 mm+3.1 in (+5.7%) - 🟒 +132 mm+5.2 in (+9.8%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

410 liter14.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -80 liter-2.8 cu ft (-16.3%) - 🟒 +90 liter+3.2 cu ft (+28.1%)
320-490 liter11.3-17.3 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -90 liter-3.2 cu ft (-22.0%) - 🟒 +80 liter+2.8 cu ft (+19.5%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
1335-1510 liter47.1-53.3 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1160-1340 kg2557-2954 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1000 kg-2205 lbs (-46.3%) - πŸ”΄ -275 kg-606 lbs (-17.0%)
1615-2160 kg3560-4762 lbs
🟒 +275 kg+606 lbs (+20.5%) - 🟒 +1000 kg+2205 lbs (+86.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1660-1840 kg3660-4057 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1035 kg-2282 lbs (-38.4%) - πŸ”΄ -475 kg-1047 lbs (-20.5%)
2315-2695 kg5104-5941 lbs
🟒 +475 kg+1047 lbs (+25.8%) - 🟒 +1035 kg+2282 lbs (+62.3%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
  • 7J x 15
  • 15
17-inch rims:
  • 8.25J x 17
16-inch rims:
  • 8J x 16
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:

  • 185/65 R15 (W:185 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R15 (W:205 | H:55 | D:15)
  • 225/50 R16 (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 245/40 ZR 17 (W:245 | H:40 | 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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