Compare Dimensions Side by Side 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class vs. 1996 Volvo S40
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.
Here’s how the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class and the 1996 Volvo S40 compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class measures 5043 mm (198.54 in), making it 527 mm (20.75 in) (10.5 %) longer than the 1996 Volvo S40 at 4516 mm (177.80 in). Looking at width, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class spans 1855 mm (73.03 in), which is 135 mm (5.31 in) (7.3 %) broader than the 1996 Volvo S40 at 1720 mm (67.72 in). As for height, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class stands at 1444 mm (56.85 in), giving it an extra 22 mm (0.87 in) (1.5 %) compared to the 1996 Volvo S40 at 1422 mm (55.98 in).
Overall, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class is longer, wider and taller than the 1996 Volvo S40.
Length
5043 mm198.5 in
4516 mm177.8 in
Width
1855 mm73.0 in
1720 mm67.7 in
Height
1444 mm56.9 in
1422 mm56.0 in
5043 mm198.5 in🟢 +527 mm+20.7 in (+11.7%)
4516 mm177.8 in🔴 -527 mm-20.7 in (-10.5%)
1855 mm73.0 in🟢 +135 mm+5.3 in (+7.8%)
1720 mm67.7 in🔴 -135 mm-5.3 in (-7.3%)
1444 mm56.9 in🟢 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.5%)
1422 mm56.0 in🔴 -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.5%)
2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class
1996 Volvo S40
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Sedan
Sedan
Model Year:
2003
1996
Production:
2002-2005 Discontinued Model
1995-2004 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
5043 mm198.5 in 🟢 +527 mm+20.7 in (+11.7%) - 🟢 +563 mm+22.2 in (+12.6%)
4480-4516 mm176.4-177.8 in 🔴 -563 mm-22.2 in (-11.2%) - 🔴 -527 mm-20.7 in (-10.5%)
Width:
1855 mm73.0 in 🟢 +135 mm+5.3 in (+7.8%) - 🟢 +139 mm+5.5 in (+8.1%)
1720 mm67.7 in 🔴 -139 mm-5.5 in (-7.5%) - 🔴 -135 mm-5.3 in (-7.3%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2092 mm82.4 in
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Height:
1444 mm56.9 in 🟢 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.5%) - 🟢 +34 mm+1.3 in (+2.4%)
1410-1422 mm55.5-56.0 in 🔴 -34 mm-1.3 in (-2.4%) - 🔴 -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.5%)
Ground Clearance:
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-
Trunk Capacity:
500-525 liter17.7-18.5 cu ft 🟢 +29 liter+1.0 cu ft (+6.2%) - 🟢 +110 liter+3.9 cu ft (+26.5%)
415-471 liter14.7-16.6 cu ft 🔴 -110 liter-3.9 cu ft (-21.0%) - 🔴 -29 liter-1.0 cu ft (-5.8%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
500 liter17.7 cu ft 🔴 -353 liter-12.5 cu ft (-41.4%)
853 liter30.1 cu ft 🟢 +353 liter+12.5 cu ft (+70.6%)
