1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL vs. 2012 Nissan Altima V
Dimensions Comparison

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1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)Change Car
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2012 Nissan Altima VChange Car
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Here’s how the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL and the 2012 Nissan Altima V compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL measures 5285 mm (208.07 in), making it 421 mm (16.57 in) (8.0 %) longer than the 2012 Nissan Altima V at 4864 mm (191.50 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Nissan Altima V stretches to 1828 mm (71.97 in), making it 8 mm (0.31 in) (0.4 %) wider than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 1820 mm (71.65 in). As for height, the 2012 Nissan Altima V reaches 1471 mm (57.91 in), which is 25 mm (0.98 in) (1.7 %) taller than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 1446 mm (56.93 in).

Overall, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL is longer than the 2012 Nissan Altima V, while the 2012 Nissan Altima V is wider and taller than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL.

Length
5285 mm208.1 in
4864 mm191.5 in
Width
1820 mm71.7 in
1828 mm72.0 in
Height
1446 mm56.9 in
1471 mm57.9 in

1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
5285 mm208.1 in 🟒 +421 mm+16.6 in (+8.7%)
2012 Nissan Altima V Side View Left
4864 mm191.5 in πŸ”΄ -421 mm-16.6 in (-8.0%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
1820 mm71.7 in πŸ”΄ -8 mm-0.3 in (-0.4%)
2012 Nissan Altima V Front View
1828 mm72.0 in 🟒 +8 mm+0.3 in (+0.4%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
1446 mm56.9 in πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-1.7%)
2012 Nissan Altima V Rear View
1471 mm57.9 in 🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+1.7%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL
2012 Nissan Altima V

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

1985
2012

Production:

1985-1992 Discontinued Model
2012-2015 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5160-5285 mm203.1-208.1 in
🟒 +296 mm+11.7 in (+6.1%) - 🟒 +421 mm+16.6 in (+8.7%)
4864 mm191.5 in
πŸ”΄ -421 mm-16.6 in (-8.0%) - πŸ”΄ -296 mm-11.7 in (-5.7%)

Width:

1820 mm71.7 in
πŸ”΄ -8 mm-0.3 in (-0.4%)
1828 mm72.0 in
🟒 +8 mm+0.3 in (+0.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1446 mm56.9 in
πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-2.0%) - πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-1.7%)
1471 mm57.9 in
🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+1.7%) - 🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+2.1%)

Ground Clearance:

-
137 mm5.4 in

Trunk Capacity:

-
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
436 liter15.4 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1550-1830 kg3417-4034 lbs
🟒 +56 kg+123 lbs (+3.7%) - 🟒 +421 kg+928 lbs (+29.9%)
1409-1494 kg3106-3294 lbs
πŸ”΄ -421 kg-928 lbs (-23.0%) - πŸ”΄ -56 kg-123 lbs (-3.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1980-2290 kg4365-5049 lbs
πŸ”΄ -7 kg-15 lbs (-0.4%) - 🟒 +380 kg+838 lbs (+19.9%)
1910-1987 kg4211-4381 lbs
πŸ”΄ -380 kg-838 lbs (-16.6%) - 🟒 +7 kg+15 lbs (+0.4%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 7J x 15
  • 6.5J x 15
  • 18 inches
  • 16 inches

Tire Size:

  • 205/65 R15 (W:205 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 215/65 R15 (W:215 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 215/60 R16 (W:215 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 235/45 R18 (W:235 | H:45 | D:18)

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