2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V222, facelift 2017)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long and the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long measures 5294 mm (208.43 in), making it 1719 mm (67.68 in) (32.5 %) longer than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 3575 mm (140.75 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long spans 1914 mm (75.35 in), which is 195 mm (7.68 in) (10.2 %) broader than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 1719 mm (67.68 in). As for height, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class reaches 1590 mm (62.60 in), which is 89 mm (3.50 in) (5.6 %) taller than the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long at 1501 mm (59.09 in).

Overall, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long is longer and wider than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class, while the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class is taller than the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long.

Length
5294 mm208.4 in
3575 mm140.7 in
Width
1914 mm75.4 in
1719 mm67.7 in
Height
1501 mm59.1 in
1590 mm62.6 in

2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long Side View Left
5294 mm208.4 in 🟒 +1719 mm+67.7 in (+48.1%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
3575 mm140.7 in πŸ”΄ -1719 mm-67.7 in (-32.5%)
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long Front View
1914 mm75.4 in 🟒 +195 mm+7.7 in (+11.3%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
1719 mm67.7 in πŸ”΄ -195 mm-7.7 in (-10.2%)
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long Rear View
1501 mm59.1 in πŸ”΄ -89 mm-3.5 in (-5.6%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
1590 mm62.6 in 🟒 +89 mm+3.5 in (+5.9%)
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Hatchback

Model Year:

2017
1997

Production:

2017-2020 Discontinued Model
1997-2001 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5255-5294 mm206.9-208.4 in
🟒 +1680 mm+66.1 in (+47.0%) - 🟒 +1719 mm+67.7 in (+48.1%)
3575 mm140.7 in
πŸ”΄ -1719 mm-67.7 in (-32.5%) - πŸ”΄ -1680 mm-66.1 in (-32.0%)

Width:

1899-1914 mm74.8-75.4 in
🟒 +180 mm+7.1 in (+10.5%) - 🟒 +195 mm+7.7 in (+11.3%)
1719 mm67.7 in
πŸ”΄ -195 mm-7.7 in (-10.2%) - πŸ”΄ -180 mm-7.1 in (-9.5%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2130 mm83.9 in
-

Height:

1494-1501 mm58.8-59.1 in
πŸ”΄ -96 mm-3.8 in (-6.0%) - πŸ”΄ -89 mm-3.5 in (-5.6%)
1590 mm62.6 in
🟒 +89 mm+3.5 in (+5.9%) - 🟒 +96 mm+3.8 in (+6.4%)

Ground Clearance:

118-130 mm4.6-5.1 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

410-530 liter14.5-18.7 cu ft
🟒 +20 liter+0.7 cu ft (+5.1%) - 🟒 +180 liter+6.4 cu ft (+51.4%)
350-390 liter12.4-13.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -180 liter-6.4 cu ft (-34.0%) - πŸ”΄ -20 liter-0.7 cu ft (-4.9%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
1700 liter60.0 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1915-2180 kg4222-4806 lbs
🟒 +730 kg+1609 lbs (+61.6%) - 🟒 +1160 kg+2557 lbs (+113.7%)
1020-1185 kg2249-2612 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1160 kg-2557 lbs (-53.2%) - πŸ”΄ -730 kg-1609 lbs (-38.1%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2695-2825 kg5941-6228 lbs
🟒 +1135 kg+2502 lbs (+72.8%) - 🟒 +1345 kg+2965 lbs (+90.9%)
1480-1560 kg3263-3439 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1345 kg-2965 lbs (-47.6%) - πŸ”΄ -1135 kg-2502 lbs (-42.1%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

17-inch rims:
  • 17
18-inch rims:
  • 18
  • 8J x 18
  • 9.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 19
  • 8.5J x 19
  • 19
20-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 20
  • 8.5J x 20
15-inch rims:
  • 5.5J x 15
  • 5J X 15

Tire Size:

  • 245/40 R20 (W:245 | H:40 | D:20)
  • 245/45 R19 (W:245 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 245/50 R18 (W:245 | H:50 | D:18)
  • 245/55 R17 (W:245 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 255/45 R19 (W:255 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 255/45 ZR19 (W:255 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 275/35 R20 (W:275 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 275/40 R19 (W:275 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 275/45 R18 (W:275 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 285/40 R19 (W:285 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 285/40 ZR19 (W:285 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 155/70 R15 (W:155 | H:70 | D:15)
  • 155/70R15 (W:155 | H:70 | D:15)
  • 175/65 R15 (W:175 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/50 R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 195/50R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)

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