2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach 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.

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2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class (X222, facelift 2017)Change Car
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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class and the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class measures 5462 mm (215.04 in), making it 963 mm (37.91 in) (17.6 %) longer than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 4499 mm (177.13 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class spans 1899 mm (74.76 in), which is 87 mm (3.43 in) (4.6 %) broader than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1812 mm (71.34 in). As for height, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach 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 Maybach S-class is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Length
5462 mm215.0 in
4499 mm177.1 in
Width
1899 mm74.8 in
1812 mm71.3 in
Height
1498 mm59.0 in
1300 mm51.2 in

2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class Side View Left
5462 mm215.0 in 🟒 +963 mm+37.9 in (+21.4%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
4499 mm177.1 in πŸ”΄ -963 mm-37.9 in (-17.6%)
2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class Front View
1899 mm74.8 in 🟒 +87 mm+3.4 in (+4.8%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
1812 mm71.3 in πŸ”΄ -87 mm-3.4 in (-4.6%)
2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-class Rear View
1498 mm59.0 in 🟒 +198 mm+7.8 in (+15.2%)
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Preview
1300 mm51.2 in πŸ”΄ -198 mm-7.8 in (-13.2%)
2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach 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:

5462 mm215.0 in
🟒 +963 mm+37.9 in (+21.4%)
4499 mm177.1 in
πŸ”΄ -963 mm-37.9 in (-17.6%)

Width:

1899 mm74.8 in
🟒 +87 mm+3.4 in (+4.8%)
1812 mm71.3 in
πŸ”΄ -87 mm-3.4 in (-4.6%)

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
πŸ”΄ -202 mm-8.0 in (-13.5%) - πŸ”΄ -198 mm-7.8 in (-13.2%)

Ground Clearance:

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-

Trunk Capacity:

500 liter17.7 cu ft
🟒 +235 liter+8.3 cu ft (+88.7%)
265 liter9.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -235 liter-8.3 cu ft (-47.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

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-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

2165-2285 kg4773-5038 lbs
🟒 +190 kg+419 lbs (+9.6%) - 🟒 +550 kg+1213 lbs (+31.7%)
1735-1975 kg3825-4354 lbs
πŸ”΄ -550 kg-1213 lbs (-24.1%) - πŸ”΄ -190 kg-419 lbs (-8.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2815-2820 kg6206-6217 lbs
🟒 +495 kg+1091 lbs (+21.3%) - 🟒 +690 kg+1521 lbs (+32.4%)
2130-2320 kg4696-5115 lbs
πŸ”΄ -690 kg-1521 lbs (-24.5%) - πŸ”΄ -495 kg-1091 lbs (-17.6%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 19 inches
Other Rims:
  • 8.25 J x 17 H 2
  • 9.5 J x 18 H 2
  • 8.5 J x 18 H 2

Tire Size:

  • 245/45 R19 (W:245 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 275/40 R19 (W:275 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 245/40 ZR 18 (W:245 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 245/45 R 17 W (W:245 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 275/35 ZR 18 (W:275 | H:35 | D:18)

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