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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long vs. 1996 Volvo S40

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      Here’s how the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long and the 1996 Volvo S40 compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long measures 5163 mm (203.27 in), making it 647 mm (25.47 in) (12.5 %) longer than the 1996 Volvo S40 at 4516 mm (177.80 in). Looking at width, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long 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 Long 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 Long is longer, wider and taller than the 1996 Volvo S40.

      Length
      5163 mm203.3 in
      4516 mm177.8 in
      Width
      1855 mm73.0 in
      1720 mm67.7 in
      Height
      1444 mm56.9 in
      1422 mm56.0 in

      2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long Side View Left
      5163 mm203.3 in 🟒 +647 mm+25.5 in (+14.3%)
      1996 Volvo S40 Side View Left
      4516 mm177.8 in πŸ”΄ -647 mm-25.5 in (-12.5%)
      2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long Front View
      1855 mm73.0 in 🟒 +135 mm+5.3 in (+7.8%)
      1996 Volvo S40 Front View
      1720 mm67.7 in πŸ”΄ -135 mm-5.3 in (-7.3%)
      2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long Rear View
      1444 mm56.9 in 🟒 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.5%)
      1996 Volvo S40 Rear View
      1422 mm56.0 in πŸ”΄ -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.5%)
      2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long
      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:

      5163 mm203.3 in
      🟒 +647 mm+25.5 in (+14.3%) - 🟒 +683 mm+26.9 in (+15.2%)
      4480-4516 mm176.4-177.8 in
      πŸ”΄ -683 mm-26.9 in (-13.2%) - πŸ”΄ -647 mm-25.5 in (-12.5%)

      Width:

      1855 mm73.0 in
      🟒 +135 mm+5.3 in (+7.8%) - 🟒 +139 mm+5.5 in (+8.1%)
      1720 mm67.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -139 mm-5.5 in (-7.5%) - πŸ”΄ -135 mm-5.3 in (-7.3%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      2092-2105 mm82.4-82.9 in
      -

      Height:

      1398-1444 mm55.0-56.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -24 mm-0.9 in (-1.7%) - 🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+2.4%)
      1410-1422 mm55.5-56.0 in
      πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-2.4%) - 🟒 +24 mm+0.9 in (+1.7%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      -

      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
      πŸ”΄ -110 liter-3.9 cu ft (-21.0%) - πŸ”΄ -29 liter-1.0 cu ft (-5.8%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      500 liter17.7 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -353 liter-12.5 cu ft (-41.4%)
      853 liter30.1 cu ft
      🟒 +353 liter+12.5 cu ft (+70.6%)

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1735-2145 kg3825-4729 lbs
      🟒 +425 kg+937 lbs (+32.4%) - 🟒 +920 kg+2028 lbs (+75.1%)
      1225-1310 kg2701-2888 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -920 kg-2028 lbs (-42.9%) - πŸ”΄ -425 kg-937 lbs (-24.5%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      2370-2625 kg5225-5787 lbs
      🟒 +580 kg+1279 lbs (+32.4%) - 🟒 +905 kg+1995 lbs (+52.6%)
      1720-1790 kg3792-3946 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -905 kg-1995 lbs (-34.5%) - πŸ”΄ -580 kg-1279 lbs (-24.5%)

      Roof Load:

      100 kg220 lbs
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      18-inch rims:
      • 18
      • 9J x 18
      • 8J x 18
      19-inch rims:
      • 8.5J X 19
      • 9.5J x 19
      16-inch rims:
      • 16
      • 7.5J x 16
      17-inch rims:
      • 7.5J x 17
      • 15 inches

      Tire Size:

      • 225/50 R16 (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)
      • 225/55 R17 (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)
      • 225/60 R16 (W:225 | H:60 | D:16)
      • 225/60R16W (W:225 | H:60 | D:16)
      • 225/60 R16W (W:225 | H:60 | D:16)
      • 225/60 R17 (W:225 | H:60 | D:17)
      • 245/40 ZR19 275/35 R19 (W:245 | H:40 | D:19)
      • 245/45 R18 (W:245 | H:45 | D:18)
      • 265/40 R18 (W:265 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 185/65 R15 (W:185 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 195/55 R15 (W:195 | H:55 | D:15)
      • 195/55R15 (W:195 | H:55 | D:15)
      • 195/60 R15 (W:195 | H:60 | D:15)
      • 205/55 R15 (W:205 | H:55 | D:15)

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