2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class and the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class measures 5079 mm (199.96 in), making it 1084 mm (42.68 in) (21.3 %) longer than the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK at 3995 mm (157.28 in). Looking at width, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class spans 1872 mm (73.70 in), which is 157 mm (6.18 in) (8.4 %) broader than the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK at 1715 mm (67.52 in). As for height, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class stands at 1473 mm (57.99 in), giving it an extra 189 mm (7.44 in) (12.8 %) compared to the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK at 1284 mm (50.55 in).

Overall, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class is longer, wider and taller than the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK.

Length
5079 mm200.0 in
3995 mm157.3 in
Width
1872 mm73.7 in
1715 mm67.5 in
Height
1473 mm58.0 in
1284 mm50.6 in

2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class Side View Left
5079 mm200.0 in 🟒 +1084 mm+42.7 in (+27.1%)
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK Preview
3995 mm157.3 in πŸ”΄ -1084 mm-42.7 in (-21.3%)
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class Front View
1872 mm73.7 in 🟒 +157 mm+6.2 in (+9.2%)
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK Preview
1715 mm67.5 in πŸ”΄ -157 mm-6.2 in (-8.4%)
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class Rear View
1473 mm58.0 in 🟒 +189 mm+7.4 in (+14.7%)
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK Preview
1284 mm50.6 in πŸ”΄ -189 mm-7.4 in (-12.8%)
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class
1996 Mercedes-Benz SLK

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Roadster

Model Year:

2005
1996

Production:

2006-2009 Discontinued Model
1996-2000 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5079 mm200.0 in
🟒 +1084 mm+42.7 in (+27.1%)
3995 mm157.3 in
πŸ”΄ -1084 mm-42.7 in (-21.3%)

Width:

1872 mm73.7 in
🟒 +156 mm+6.1 in (+9.1%) - 🟒 +157 mm+6.2 in (+9.2%)
1715 mm67.5 in
πŸ”΄ -157 mm-6.2 in (-8.4%) - πŸ”΄ -156 mm-6.1 in (-8.3%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2115 mm83.3 in
-

Height:

1473 mm58.0 in
🟒 +189 mm+7.4 in (+14.7%)
1284 mm50.6 in
πŸ”΄ -189 mm-7.4 in (-12.8%)

Ground Clearance:

146 mm5.7 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

560 liter19.8 cu ft
🟒 +415 liter+14.7 cu ft (+286.2%)
145 liter5.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -415 liter-14.7 cu ft (-74.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

560 liter19.8 cu ft
🟒 +212 liter+7.5 cu ft (+60.9%)
348 liter12.3 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -212 liter-7.5 cu ft (-37.9%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1805-2015 kg3979-4442 lbs
🟒 +555 kg+1224 lbs (+44.4%) - 🟒 +820 kg+1808 lbs (+68.6%)
1195-1250 kg2635-2756 lbs
πŸ”΄ -820 kg-1808 lbs (-40.7%) - πŸ”΄ -555 kg-1224 lbs (-30.7%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2475-2640 kg5456-5820 lbs
🟒 +890 kg+1962 lbs (+56.2%) - 🟒 +1110 kg+2447 lbs (+72.5%)
1530-1585 kg3373-3494 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1110 kg-2447 lbs (-42.0%) - πŸ”΄ -890 kg-1962 lbs (-36.0%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
🟒 +70 kg+154 lbs (+233.3%)
30 kg66 lbs
πŸ”΄ -70 kg-154 lbs (-70.0%)

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

17-inch rims:
  • 8J x 17
  • 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 19
Other Rims:
  • 7 J x 15 H 2
  • 8 J x 16 H 2
  • 7 J x 16 H 2

Tire Size:

  • 235/55 R17 (W:235 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 235/55 R17 W (W:235 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 255/40 R19 (W:255 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 255/45 R18 (W:255 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 275/40 R19 (W:275 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 205/55 R 16 91 V (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/60 R 15 91 H (W:205 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 225/50 R 16 91 V (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)

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