2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class vs. 1989 Lotus Elan II
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.

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2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222, facelift 2017)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1989 Lotus Elan II (M100)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class and the 1989 Lotus Elan II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class measures 5141 mm (202.40 in), making it 1241 mm (48.86 in) (24.1 %) longer than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 3900 mm (153.54 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class spans 1905 mm (75.00 in), which is 170 mm (6.69 in) (8.9 %) broader than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class stands at 1498 mm (58.98 in), giving it an extra 258 mm (10.16 in) (17.2 %) compared to the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1240 mm (48.82 in).

Overall, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class is longer, wider and taller than the 1989 Lotus Elan II.

Length
5141 mm202.4 in
3900 mm153.5 in
Width
1905 mm75.0 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1498 mm59.0 in
1240 mm48.8 in

2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Side View Left
5141 mm202.4 in 🟒 +1241 mm+48.9 in (+31.8%)
1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
3900 mm153.5 in πŸ”΄ -1241 mm-48.9 in (-24.1%)
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Front View
1905 mm75.0 in 🟒 +170 mm+6.7 in (+9.8%)
1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -170 mm-6.7 in (-8.9%)
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Rear View
1498 mm59.0 in 🟒 +258 mm+10.2 in (+20.8%)
1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
1240 mm48.8 in πŸ”΄ -258 mm-10.2 in (-17.2%)
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class
1989 Lotus Elan II

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Cabriolet

Model Year:

2017
1989

Production:

2017-2020 Discontinued Model
n/a

Dimensions

Length:

5141 mm202.4 in
🟒 +1241 mm+48.9 in (+31.8%) - 🟒 +1338 mm+52.7 in (+35.2%)
3803-3900 mm149.7-153.5 in
πŸ”΄ -1338 mm-52.7 in (-26.0%) - πŸ”΄ -1241 mm-48.9 in (-24.1%)

Width:

1905 mm75.0 in
🟒 +170 mm+6.7 in (+9.8%) - 🟒 +171 mm+6.7 in (+9.9%)
1735 mm68.3 in
πŸ”΄ -171 mm-6.7 in (-9.0%) - πŸ”΄ -170 mm-6.7 in (-8.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

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Width (Opened Mirrors):

2130 mm83.9 in
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Height:

1498 mm59.0 in
🟒 +258 mm+10.2 in (+20.8%) - 🟒 +268 mm+10.6 in (+21.8%)
1230-1240 mm48.4-48.8 in
πŸ”΄ -268 mm-10.6 in (-17.9%) - πŸ”΄ -258 mm-10.2 in (-17.2%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

510-530 liter18.0-18.7 cu ft
🟒 +325 liter+11.5 cu ft (+175.7%) - 🟒 +345 liter+12.2 cu ft (+186.5%)
185 liter6.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -345 liter-12.2 cu ft (-65.1%) - πŸ”΄ -325 liter-11.5 cu ft (-63.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1895-2025 kg4178-4464 lbs
🟒 +875 kg+1929 lbs (+85.8%) - 🟒 +1030 kg+2271 lbs (+103.5%)
995-1020 kg2194-2249 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1030 kg-2271 lbs (-50.9%) - πŸ”΄ -875 kg-1929 lbs (-46.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2665-2765 kg5875-6096 lbs
🟒 +1395 kg+3075 lbs (+109.8%) - 🟒 +1495 kg+3296 lbs (+117.7%)
1270 kg2800 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1495 kg-3296 lbs (-54.1%) - πŸ”΄ -1395 kg-3075 lbs (-52.3%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
  • 18
17-inch rims:
  • 17
  • 15 inches
  • 16 inches

Tire Size:

  • 245/50 R18 (W:245 | H:50 | D:18)
  • 245/55 R17 (W:245 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 205/45 R16 (W:205 | H:45 | D:16)
  • 205/50 R15 (W:205 | H:50 | D:15)

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