1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL vs. 1998 Ford Cougar
Dimensions Comparison

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1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)Change Car
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1998 Ford Cougar (BCV)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL and the 1998 Ford Cougar compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL measures 5285 mm (208.07 in), making it 585 mm (23.03 in) (11.1 %) longer than the 1998 Ford Cougar at 4700 mm (185.04 in). Looking at width, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL spans 1820 mm (71.65 in), which is 40 mm (1.57 in) (2.2 %) broader than the 1998 Ford Cougar at 1780 mm (70.08 in). As for height, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL stands at 1446 mm (56.93 in), giving it an extra 106 mm (4.17 in) (7.3 %) compared to the 1998 Ford Cougar at 1340 mm (52.76 in).

Overall, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL is longer, wider and taller than the 1998 Ford Cougar.

Length
5285 mm208.1 in
4700 mm185.0 in
Width
1820 mm71.7 in
1780 mm70.1 in
Height
1446 mm56.9 in
1340 mm52.8 in

1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
5285 mm208.1 in 🟒 +585 mm+23.0 in (+12.4%)
1998 Ford Cougar Preview
4700 mm185.0 in πŸ”΄ -585 mm-23.0 in (-11.1%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
1820 mm71.7 in 🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.2%)
1998 Ford Cougar Preview
1780 mm70.1 in πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.2%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
1446 mm56.9 in 🟒 +106 mm+4.2 in (+7.9%)
1998 Ford Cougar Preview
1340 mm52.8 in πŸ”΄ -106 mm-4.2 in (-7.3%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL
1998 Ford Cougar

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Coupe

Model Year:

1985
1998

Production:

1985-1992 Discontinued Model
1997-2002 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5160-5285 mm203.1-208.1 in
🟒 +460 mm+18.1 in (+9.8%) - 🟒 +585 mm+23.0 in (+12.4%)
4700 mm185.0 in
πŸ”΄ -585 mm-23.0 in (-11.1%) - πŸ”΄ -460 mm-18.1 in (-8.9%)

Width:

1820 mm71.7 in
🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.2%) - 🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+2.8%)
1770-1780 mm69.7-70.1 in
πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-2.7%) - πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1446 mm56.9 in
🟒 +101 mm+4.0 in (+7.5%) - 🟒 +126 mm+5.0 in (+9.5%)
1320-1340 mm52.0-52.8 in
πŸ”΄ -126 mm-5.0 in (-8.7%) - πŸ”΄ -101 mm-4.0 in (-7.0%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

-
430 liter15.2 cu ft

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
930 liter32.8 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1550-1830 kg3417-4034 lbs
🟒 +160 kg+353 lbs (+11.5%) - 🟒 +515 kg+1135 lbs (+39.2%)
1315-1390 kg2899-3064 lbs
πŸ”΄ -515 kg-1135 lbs (-28.1%) - πŸ”΄ -160 kg-353 lbs (-10.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1980-2290 kg4365-5049 lbs
🟒 +155 kg+342 lbs (+8.5%) - 🟒 +540 kg+1190 lbs (+30.9%)
1750-1825 kg3858-4023 lbs
πŸ”΄ -540 kg-1190 lbs (-23.6%) - πŸ”΄ -155 kg-342 lbs (-7.8%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

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

Tire Size:

  • 205/65 R15 (W:205 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 215/65 R15 (W:215 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/60 R15 (W:205 | H:60 | D:15)

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