2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class vs 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class 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.
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222, facelift 2017)Change Car
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)Change Car
Here’s how the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class and the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class measures 5141 mm (202.40 in), making it 642 mm (25.28 in) (12.5 %) longer than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 4499 mm (177.13 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class spans 1905 mm (75.00 in), which is 93 mm (3.66 in) (4.9 %) broader than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1812 mm (71.34 in). As for height, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class stands at 1498 mm (58.98 in), giving it an extra 198 mm (7.80 in) (13.2 %) compared to the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1300 mm (51.18 in).
Overall, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Length
5141 mm202.4 in
4499 mm177.1 in
Width
1905 mm75.0 in
1812 mm71.3 in
Height
1498 mm59.0 in
1300 mm51.2 in
5141 mm202.4 in🟢 +642 mm+25.3 in (+14.3%)
4499 mm177.1 in🔴 -642 mm-25.3 in (-12.5%)
1905 mm75.0 in🟢 +93 mm+3.7 in (+5.1%)
1812 mm71.3 in🔴 -93 mm-3.7 in (-4.9%)
1498 mm59.0 in🟢 +198 mm+7.8 in (+15.2%)
1300 mm51.2 in🔴 -198 mm-7.8 in (-13.2%)
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Sedan
Roadster
Model Year:
2017
1998
Production:
2017-2020 Discontinued Model
1998-2001 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
5141 mm202.4 in 🟢 +642 mm+25.3 in (+14.3%)
4499 mm177.1 in 🔴 -642 mm-25.3 in (-12.5%)
Width:
1905 mm75.0 in 🟢 +93 mm+3.7 in (+5.1%)
1812 mm71.3 in 🔴 -93 mm-3.7 in (-4.9%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2130 mm83.9 in
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Height:
1498 mm59.0 in 🟢 +198 mm+7.8 in (+15.2%) - 🟢 +202 mm+8.0 in (+15.6%)
1300 mm51.2 in 🔴 -202 mm-8.0 in (-13.5%) - 🔴 -198 mm-7.8 in (-13.2%)
Ground Clearance:
-
-
Trunk Capacity:
510-530 liter18.0-18.7 cu ft 🟢 +245 liter+8.7 cu ft (+92.5%) - 🟢 +265 liter+9.4 cu ft (+100.0%)
265 liter9.4 cu ft 🔴 -265 liter-9.4 cu ft (-50.0%) - 🔴 -245 liter-8.7 cu ft (-48.0%)
