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2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL

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      Here’s how the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class and the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL comes in at 5285 mm (208.07 in), giving it a 326 mm (12.83 in) (6.2 %) advantage over the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class at 4959 mm (195.24 in). Looking at width, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class spans 1902 mm (74.88 in), which is 82 mm (3.23 in) (4.3 %) broader than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 1820 mm (71.65 in). As for height, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class stands at 1480 mm (58.27 in), giving it an extra 34 mm (1.34 in) (2.3 %) compared to the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 1446 mm (56.93 in).

      Overall, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class is wider and taller than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL, while the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL is longer than the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class.

      Length
      4959 mm195.2 in
      5285 mm208.1 in
      Width
      1902 mm74.9 in
      1820 mm71.7 in
      Height
      1480 mm58.3 in
      1446 mm56.9 in

      2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class Side View Left
      4959 mm195.2 in πŸ”΄ -326 mm-12.8 in (-6.2%)
      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
      5285 mm208.1 in 🟒 +326 mm+12.8 in (+6.6%)
      2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class Front View
      1902 mm74.9 in 🟒 +82 mm+3.2 in (+4.5%)
      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
      1820 mm71.7 in πŸ”΄ -82 mm-3.2 in (-4.3%)
      2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class Rear View
      1480 mm58.3 in 🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+2.4%)
      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
      1446 mm56.9 in πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-2.3%)
      2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class
      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Sedan
      Sedan

      Model Year:

      2024
      1985

      Production:

      2023-present Current Model
      1985-1992 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4949-4959 mm194.8-195.2 in
      πŸ”΄ -336 mm-13.2 in (-6.4%) - πŸ”΄ -201 mm-7.9 in (-3.9%)
      5160-5285 mm203.1-208.1 in
      🟒 +201 mm+7.9 in (+4.1%) - 🟒 +336 mm+13.2 in (+6.8%)

      Width:

      1880-1902 mm74.0-74.9 in
      🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+3.3%) - 🟒 +82 mm+3.2 in (+4.5%)
      1820 mm71.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -82 mm-3.2 in (-4.3%) - πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-3.2%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      2065 mm81.3 in
      -

      Height:

      1468-1480 mm57.8-58.3 in
      🟒 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.5%) - 🟒 +39 mm+1.5 in (+2.7%)
      1446 mm56.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -39 mm-1.5 in (-2.6%) - πŸ”΄ -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.5%)

      Ground Clearance:

      121 mm4.8 in
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      370-540 liter13.1-19.1 cu ft
      -

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      -
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1730-2315 kg3814-5104 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -100 kg-220 lbs (-5.5%) - 🟒 +765 kg+1687 lbs (+49.4%)
      1550-1830 kg3417-4034 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -765 kg-1687 lbs (-33.0%) - 🟒 +100 kg+220 lbs (+5.8%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      2420-2920 kg5335-6437 lbs
      🟒 +130 kg+287 lbs (+5.7%) - 🟒 +940 kg+2072 lbs (+47.5%)
      1980-2290 kg4365-5049 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -940 kg-2072 lbs (-32.2%) - πŸ”΄ -130 kg-287 lbs (-5.4%)

      Roof Load:

      100 kg220 lbs
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      Other Rims:
      • 7.5J x 17 H2 ET30
      • 8J x 18 H2 ET32.5
      • 7.5J x 17 ET30
      • 9.5J x 19 ET51
      • 8.5J x 19 ET35.5
      18-inch rims:
      • 8J x 18
      19-inch rims:
      • 8.5J x 19
      • 9.5J x 19
      • 19
      20-inch rims:
      • 20
      • 9.5J x 20
      • 8.5J x 20
      21-inch rims:
      • 21
      17-inch rims:
      • 7.5J x 17
      15-inch rims:
      • 7J x 15
      • 6.5J x 15

      Tire Size:

      • 225/55 R18 (W:225 | H:55 | D:18)
      • 225/60 R17 (W:225 | H:60 | D:17)
      • 245/40 R19 (W:245 | H:40 | D:19)
      • 245/40 R20 (W:245 | H:40 | D:20)
      • 245/45 R19 (W:245 | H:45 | D:19)
      • 255/45 ZR19 (W:255 | H:45 | D:19)
      • 255/55 R18 (W:255 | H:55 | D:18)
      • 275/35 R19 (W:275 | H:35 | D:19)
      • 275/35 R20 (W:275 | H:35 | D:20)
      • 275/40 R19 (W:275 | H:40 | D:19)
      • 285/40 ZR19 (W:285 | H:40 | D:19)
      • 205/65 R15 (W:205 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 215/65 R15 (W:215 | H:65 | D:15)

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