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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL

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      Here’s how the 2006 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 404 mm (15.91 in) (7.6 %) advantage over the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class at 4881 mm (192.17 in). Looking at width, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class spans 1822 mm (71.73 in), which is 2 mm (0.08 in) (0.1 %) broader than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 1820 mm (71.65 in). As for height, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class stands at 1499 mm (59.02 in), giving it an extra 53 mm (2.09 in) (3.5 %) compared to the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 1446 mm (56.93 in).

      Overall, the 2006 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class.

      Length
      4881 mm192.2 in
      5285 mm208.1 in
      Width
      1822 mm71.7 in
      1820 mm71.7 in
      Height
      1499 mm59.0 in
      1446 mm56.9 in

      2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class Side View Left
      4881 mm192.2 in πŸ”΄ -404 mm-15.9 in (-7.6%)
      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
      5285 mm208.1 in 🟒 +404 mm+15.9 in (+8.3%)
      2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class Front View
      1822 mm71.7 in 🟒 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.1%)
      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
      1820 mm71.7 in πŸ”΄ -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.1%)
      2006 Mercedes-Benz E-class Rear View
      1499 mm59.0 in 🟒 +53 mm+2.1 in (+3.7%)
      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
      1446 mm56.9 in πŸ”΄ -53 mm-2.1 in (-3.5%)
      2006 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:

      2006
      1985

      Production:

      2006-2009 Discontinued Model
      1985-1992 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4852-4881 mm191.0-192.2 in
      πŸ”΄ -433 mm-17.0 in (-8.2%) - πŸ”΄ -279 mm-11.0 in (-5.4%)
      5160-5285 mm203.1-208.1 in
      🟒 +279 mm+11.0 in (+5.7%) - 🟒 +433 mm+17.0 in (+8.9%)

      Width:

      1822 mm71.7 in
      🟒 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.1%)
      1820 mm71.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.1%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      2063 mm81.2 in
      -

      Height:

      1450-1499 mm57.1-59.0 in
      🟒 +4 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%) - 🟒 +58 mm+2.3 in (+4.0%)
      1446 mm56.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -58 mm-2.3 in (-3.9%) - πŸ”΄ -4 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      530-540 liter18.7-19.1 cu ft
      -

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      -
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1505-1880 kg3318-4145 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -325 kg-717 lbs (-17.8%) - 🟒 +330 kg+728 lbs (+21.3%)
      1550-1830 kg3417-4034 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -330 kg-728 lbs (-17.6%) - 🟒 +325 kg+717 lbs (+21.6%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      2105-2435 kg4641-5368 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -185 kg-408 lbs (-8.1%) - 🟒 +455 kg+1003 lbs (+23.0%)
      1980-2290 kg4365-5049 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -455 kg-1003 lbs (-18.7%) - 🟒 +185 kg+408 lbs (+8.8%)

      Roof Load:

      -
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      16-inch rims:
      • 7J x 16
      • 7.5J x 16
      17-inch rims:
      • 8J x 17
      18-inch rims:
      • 9.5J x 18
      • 8.5J x 18
      • 9J x 18
      15-inch rims:
      • 7J x 15
      • 6.5J x 15

      Tire Size:

      • 205/60 R16 (W:205 | H:60 | D:16)
      • 225/55 R16 (W:225 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 225/550 R16 (W:225 | H:550 | D:16)
      • 245/40 R18 (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 245/45 R17 (W:245 | H:45 | D:17)
      • 265/35 R18 (W:265 | H:35 | D:18)
      • 205/65 R15 (W:205 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 215/65 R15 (W:215 | H:65 | D:15)

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