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1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL

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      Here’s how the 1999 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 467 mm (18.39 in) (8.8 %) advantage over the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class at 4818 mm (189.69 in). Looking at width, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL stretches to 1820 mm (71.65 in), making it 21 mm (0.83 in) (1.2 %) wider than the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class at 1799 mm (70.83 in). As for height, the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class stands at 1455 mm (57.28 in), giving it an extra 9 mm (0.35 in) (0.6 %) compared to the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 1446 mm (56.93 in).

      Overall, the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class is taller than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL, while the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL is longer and wider than the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class.

      Length
      4818 mm189.7 in
      5285 mm208.1 in
      Width
      1799 mm70.8 in
      1820 mm71.7 in
      Height
      1455 mm57.3 in
      1446 mm56.9 in

      1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class Preview
      4818 mm189.7 in πŸ”΄ -467 mm-18.4 in (-8.8%)
      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
      5285 mm208.1 in 🟒 +467 mm+18.4 in (+9.7%)
      1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class Preview
      1799 mm70.8 in πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.2%)
      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
      1820 mm71.7 in 🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.2%)
      1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class Preview
      1455 mm57.3 in 🟒 +9 mm+0.4 in (+0.6%)
      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
      1446 mm56.9 in πŸ”΄ -9 mm-0.4 in (-0.6%)
      1999 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:

      1999
      1985

      Production:

      1999-2002 Discontinued Model
      1985-1992 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4818 mm189.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -467 mm-18.4 in (-8.8%) - πŸ”΄ -342 mm-13.5 in (-6.6%)
      5160-5285 mm203.1-208.1 in
      🟒 +342 mm+13.5 in (+7.1%) - 🟒 +467 mm+18.4 in (+9.7%)

      Width:

      1799 mm70.8 in
      πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.2%)
      1820 mm71.7 in
      🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.2%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      1985 mm78.1 in
      -

      Height:

      1411-1455 mm55.6-57.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.4%) - 🟒 +14 mm+0.6 in (+1.0%)
      1446 mm56.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -14 mm-0.6 in (-1.0%) - 🟒 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.5%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      520 liter18.4 cu ft
      -

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      520 liter18.4 cu ft
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1510-1770 kg3329-3902 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -320 kg-705 lbs (-17.5%) - 🟒 +220 kg+485 lbs (+14.2%)
      1550-1830 kg3417-4034 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -220 kg-485 lbs (-12.4%) - 🟒 +320 kg+705 lbs (+21.2%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      2010-2280 kg4431-5027 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -280 kg-617 lbs (-12.2%) - 🟒 +300 kg+661 lbs (+15.2%)
      1980-2290 kg4365-5049 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -300 kg-661 lbs (-13.2%) - 🟒 +280 kg+617 lbs (+13.9%)

      Roof Load:

      100 kg220 lbs
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

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

      Tire Size:

      • 205/65 R15 (W:205 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 205/65 R16 (W:205 | H:65 | D:16)
      • 215/55 R16 (W:215 | H:55 | D:16)
      • 235/40 R18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 235/45 R17 (W:235 | 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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