2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long vs 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Dimensions Comparison
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223)Change Car
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)Change Car
Here’s how the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long and the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long measures 5336 mm (210.08 in), making it 837 mm (32.95 in) (15.7 %) longer than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 4499 mm (177.13 in). Looking at width, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long spans 1954 mm (76.93 in), which is 142 mm (5.59 in) (7.3 %) broader than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1812 mm (71.34 in). As for height, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long stands at 1515 mm (59.65 in), giving it an extra 215 mm (8.46 in) (14.2 %) compared to the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1300 mm (51.18 in).
Overall, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Length
5336 mm210.1 in
4499 mm177.1 in
Width
1954 mm76.9 in
1812 mm71.3 in
Height
1515 mm59.6 in
1300 mm51.2 in
5336 mm210.1 in🟢 +837 mm+33.0 in (+18.6%)
4499 mm177.1 in🔴 -837 mm-33.0 in (-15.7%)
1954 mm76.9 in🟢 +142 mm+5.6 in (+7.8%)
1812 mm71.3 in🔴 -142 mm-5.6 in (-7.3%)
1515 mm59.6 in🟢 +215 mm+8.5 in (+16.5%)
1300 mm51.2 in🔴 -215 mm-8.5 in (-14.2%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Sedan
Roadster
Model Year:
2021
1998
Production:
2020-present Current Model
1998-2001 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
5289-5336 mm208.2-210.1 in 🟢 +790 mm+31.1 in (+17.6%) - 🟢 +837 mm+33.0 in (+18.6%)
4499 mm177.1 in 🔴 -837 mm-33.0 in (-15.7%) - 🔴 -790 mm-31.1 in (-14.9%)
Width:
1921-1954 mm75.6-76.9 in 🟢 +109 mm+4.3 in (+6.0%) - 🟢 +142 mm+5.6 in (+7.8%)
1812 mm71.3 in 🔴 -142 mm-5.6 in (-7.3%) - 🔴 -109 mm-4.3 in (-5.7%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2109 mm83.0 in
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Height:
1503-1515 mm59.2-59.6 in 🟢 +203 mm+8.0 in (+15.6%) - 🟢 +219 mm+8.6 in (+16.9%)
1300 mm51.2 in 🔴 -219 mm-8.6 in (-14.5%) - 🔴 -203 mm-8.0 in (-13.5%)
Ground Clearance:
130 mm5.1 in
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Trunk Capacity:
305-550 liter10.8-19.4 cu ft 🟢 +40 liter+1.4 cu ft (+15.1%) - 🟢 +285 liter+10.1 cu ft (+107.5%)
265 liter9.4 cu ft 🔴 -285 liter-10.1 cu ft (-51.8%) - 🔴 -40 liter-1.4 cu ft (-13.1%)
