2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe vs. 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
Dimensions Comparison

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2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)Change Car
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1979 Volkswagen Jetta IChange Car
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Here’s how the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe and the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe measures 4848 mm (190.87 in), making it 658 mm (25.91 in) (13.6 %) longer than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe spans 1860 mm (73.23 in), which is 230 mm (9.06 in) (12.4 %) broader than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe stands at 1431 mm (56.34 in), giving it an extra 21 mm (0.83 in) (1.5 %) compared to the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe is longer, wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I.

Length
4848 mm190.9 in
4190 mm165.0 in
Width
1860 mm73.2 in
1630 mm64.2 in
Height
1431 mm56.3 in
1410 mm55.5 in

2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe Side View Left
4848 mm190.9 in 🟒 +658 mm+25.9 in (+15.7%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
4190 mm165.0 in πŸ”΄ -658 mm-25.9 in (-13.6%)
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe Front View
1860 mm73.2 in 🟒 +230 mm+9.1 in (+14.1%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -230 mm-9.1 in (-12.4%)
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe Rear View
1431 mm56.3 in 🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.5%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.5%)
2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I

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

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Sedan

Model Year:

2016
1979

Production:

2017-2020 Discontinued Model
1979-1983 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4826-4848 mm190.0-190.9 in
🟒 +636 mm+25.0 in (+15.2%) - 🟒 +660 mm+26.0 in (+15.8%)
4190 mm165.0 in
πŸ”΄ -660 mm-26.0 in (-13.6%) - πŸ”΄ -636 mm-25.0 in (-13.2%)

Width:

1860 mm73.2 in
🟒 +230 mm+9.1 in (+14.1%) - 🟒 +250 mm+9.8 in (+15.5%)
1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in
πŸ”΄ -250 mm-9.8 in (-13.4%) - πŸ”΄ -230 mm-9.1 in (-12.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2055-2065 mm80.9-81.3 in
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Height:

1431 mm56.3 in
🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+1.2%) - 🟒 +36 mm+1.4 in (+2.6%)
1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -36 mm-1.4 in (-2.5%) - πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%)

Ground Clearance:

98-120 mm3.9-4.7 in
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Trunk Capacity:

425 liter15.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -204 liter-7.2 cu ft (-32.4%)
629 liter22.2 cu ft
🟒 +204 liter+7.2 cu ft (+48.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1580-1970 kg3483-4343 lbs
🟒 +686 kg+1512 lbs (+76.7%) - 🟒 +1160 kg+2557 lbs (+143.2%)
810-894 kg1786-1971 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1160 kg-2557 lbs (-58.9%) - πŸ”΄ -686 kg-1512 lbs (-43.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2190-2440 kg4828-5379 lbs
🟒 +910 kg+2006 lbs (+71.1%) - 🟒 +1200 kg+2646 lbs (+96.8%)
1240-1280 kg2734-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1200 kg-2646 lbs (-49.2%) - πŸ”΄ -910 kg-2006 lbs (-41.6%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

17-inch rims:
  • 17
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 18
  • 8J x 18
  • 9J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 19
  • 9J x 19
  • 8J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 9J x 20
  • 8J x 20
13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13

Tire Size:

  • 225/55 R17 (W:225 | H:55 | 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 R18 (W:245 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 275/30 R20 (W:275 | H:30 | D:20)
  • 275/35 R19 (W:275 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 275/40 R18 (W:275 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)

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