1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1997 Buick Park Avenue (CW52K)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL and the 1997 Buick Park Avenue compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL measures 5285 mm (208.07 in), making it 32 mm (1.26 in) (0.6 %) longer than the 1997 Buick Park Avenue at 5253 mm (206.81 in). Looking at width, the 1997 Buick Park Avenue stretches to 1897 mm (74.69 in), making it 77 mm (3.03 in) (4.1 %) wider than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 1820 mm (71.65 in). As for height, the 1997 Buick Park Avenue reaches 1458 mm (57.40 in), which is 12 mm (0.47 in) (0.8 %) 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 1997 Buick Park Avenue, while the 1997 Buick Park Avenue is wider and taller than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL.

Length
5285 mm208.1 in
5253 mm206.8 in
Width
1820 mm71.7 in
1897 mm74.7 in
Height
1446 mm56.9 in
1458 mm57.4 in

1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
5285 mm208.1 in 🟒 +32 mm+1.3 in (+0.6%)
1997 Buick Park Avenue Preview
5253 mm206.8 in πŸ”΄ -32 mm-1.3 in (-0.6%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
1820 mm71.7 in πŸ”΄ -77 mm-3.0 in (-4.1%)
1997 Buick Park Avenue Rear View
1897 mm74.7 in 🟒 +77 mm+3.0 in (+4.2%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
1446 mm56.9 in πŸ”΄ -12 mm-0.5 in (-0.8%)
1997 Buick Park Avenue Rear View
1458 mm57.4 in 🟒 +12 mm+0.5 in (+0.8%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL
1997 Buick Park Avenue

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

1985
1997

Production:

1985-1992 Discontinued Model
1996-2005 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5160-5285 mm203.1-208.1 in
πŸ”΄ -93 mm-3.7 in (-1.8%) - 🟒 +65 mm+2.6 in (+1.2%)
5220-5253 mm205.5-206.8 in
πŸ”΄ -65 mm-2.6 in (-1.2%) - 🟒 +93 mm+3.7 in (+1.8%)

Width:

1820 mm71.7 in
πŸ”΄ -77 mm-3.0 in (-4.1%) - πŸ”΄ -63 mm-2.5 in (-3.3%)
1883-1897 mm74.1-74.7 in
🟒 +63 mm+2.5 in (+3.5%) - 🟒 +77 mm+3.0 in (+4.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1446 mm56.9 in
πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%) - 🟒 +47 mm+1.9 in (+3.4%)
1399-1458 mm55.1-57.4 in
πŸ”΄ -47 mm-1.9 in (-3.3%) - 🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+1.2%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

-
541-574 liter19.1-20.3 cu ft

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
500 liter17.7 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1550-1830 kg3417-4034 lbs
πŸ”΄ -230 kg-507 lbs (-12.9%) - 🟒 +228 kg+503 lbs (+14.2%)
1602-1780 kg3532-3924 lbs
πŸ”΄ -228 kg-503 lbs (-12.5%) - 🟒 +230 kg+507 lbs (+14.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1980-2290 kg4365-5049 lbs
πŸ”΄ -300 kg-661 lbs (-13.2%) - 🟒 +170 kg+375 lbs (+8.0%)
2120-2280 kg4674-5027 lbs
πŸ”΄ -170 kg-375 lbs (-7.4%) - 🟒 +300 kg+661 lbs (+15.2%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 7J x 15
  • 6.5J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 16
  • 6.5J x 16
15-inch rims:
  • 15
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J X 17

Tire Size:

  • 205/65 R15 (W:205 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 215/65 R15 (W:215 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 215/60 R16 V (W:215 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 215/70 R15 S (W:215 | H:70 | D:15)
  • 225/60 R16 (W:225 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 235/55 R17 (W:235 | H:55 | D:17)

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