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

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      Here’s how the 1999 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 327 mm (12.87 in) (6.4 %) advantage over the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class at 4818 mm (189.69 in). Looking at width, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE 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 17 mm (0.67 in) (1.2 %) compared to the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE at 1438 mm (56.61 in).

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

      Length
      4818 mm189.7 in
      5145 mm202.6 in
      Width
      1799 mm70.8 in
      1820 mm71.7 in
      Height
      1455 mm57.3 in
      1438 mm56.6 in

      1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class Preview
      4818 mm189.7 in πŸ”΄ -327 mm-12.9 in (-6.4%)
      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
      5145 mm202.6 in 🟒 +327 mm+12.9 in (+6.8%)
      1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class Preview
      1799 mm70.8 in πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.2%)
      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
      1820 mm71.7 in 🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.2%)
      1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class Preview
      1455 mm57.3 in 🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+1.2%)
      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
      1438 mm56.6 in πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%)
      1999 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:

      1999
      1985

      Production:

      1999-2002 Discontinued Model
      1985-1991 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4818 mm189.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -327 mm-12.9 in (-6.4%) - πŸ”΄ -202 mm-8.0 in (-4.0%)
      5020-5145 mm197.6-202.6 in
      🟒 +202 mm+8.0 in (+4.2%) - 🟒 +327 mm+12.9 in (+6.8%)

      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”΄ -27 mm-1.1 in (-1.9%) - 🟒 +18 mm+0.7 in (+1.3%)
      1438 mm56.6 in
      πŸ”΄ -18 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%) - 🟒 +27 mm+1.1 in (+1.9%)

      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”΄ -290 kg-639 lbs (-16.1%) - 🟒 +250 kg+551 lbs (+16.4%)
      1520-1800 kg3351-3968 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -250 kg-551 lbs (-14.1%) - 🟒 +290 kg+639 lbs (+19.2%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      2010-2280 kg4431-5027 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -250 kg-551 lbs (-11.1%) - 🟒 +240 kg+529 lbs (+11.8%)
      2040-2260 kg4497-4982 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -240 kg-529 lbs (-10.5%) - 🟒 +250 kg+551 lbs (+12.4%)

      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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