2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE
Dimensions Comparison

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2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)Change Car
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1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class and the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE comes in at 5145 mm (202.56 in), giving it a 186 mm (7.32 in) (3.6 %) 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 SE 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 42 mm (1.65 in) (2.8 %) compared to the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE at 1438 mm (56.61 in).

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

Length
4959 mm195.2 in
5145 mm202.6 in
Width
1902 mm74.9 in
1820 mm71.7 in
Height
1480 mm58.3 in
1438 mm56.6 in

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class Side View Left
4959 mm195.2 in πŸ”΄ -186 mm-7.3 in (-3.6%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
5145 mm202.6 in 🟒 +186 mm+7.3 in (+3.8%)
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class Front View
1902 mm74.9 in 🟒 +82 mm+3.2 in (+4.5%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
1820 mm71.7 in πŸ”΄ -82 mm-3.2 in (-4.3%)
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class Rear View
1480 mm58.3 in 🟒 +42 mm+1.7 in (+2.9%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
1438 mm56.6 in πŸ”΄ -42 mm-1.7 in (-2.8%)
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-class
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

2024
1985

Production:

2023-present Current Model
1985-1991 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4949-4959 mm194.8-195.2 in
πŸ”΄ -196 mm-7.7 in (-3.8%) - πŸ”΄ -61 mm-2.4 in (-1.2%)
5020-5145 mm197.6-202.6 in
🟒 +61 mm+2.4 in (+1.2%) - 🟒 +196 mm+7.7 in (+4.0%)

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
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Height:

1468-1480 mm57.8-58.3 in
🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+2.1%) - 🟒 +43 mm+1.7 in (+3.0%)
1438 mm56.6 in
πŸ”΄ -43 mm-1.7 in (-2.9%) - πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-2.0%)

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”΄ -70 kg-154 lbs (-3.9%) - 🟒 +795 kg+1753 lbs (+52.3%)
1520-1800 kg3351-3968 lbs
πŸ”΄ -795 kg-1753 lbs (-34.3%) - 🟒 +70 kg+154 lbs (+4.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2420-2920 kg5335-6437 lbs
🟒 +160 kg+353 lbs (+7.1%) - 🟒 +880 kg+1940 lbs (+43.1%)
2040-2260 kg4497-4982 lbs
πŸ”΄ -880 kg-1940 lbs (-30.1%) - πŸ”΄ -160 kg-353 lbs (-6.6%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
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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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