1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class
Dimensions Comparison

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1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)Change Car
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2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213, facelift 2020)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL measures 5285 mm (208.07 in), making it 345 mm (13.58 in) (6.5 %) longer than the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class at 4940 mm (194.49 in). Looking at width, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class stretches to 1872 mm (73.70 in), making it 52 mm (2.05 in) (2.8 %) wider than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 1820 mm (71.65 in). As for height, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class reaches 1481 mm (58.31 in), which is 35 mm (1.38 in) (2.4 %) 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 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class, while the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class is wider and taller than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL.

Length
5285 mm208.1 in
4940 mm194.5 in
Width
1820 mm71.7 in
1872 mm73.7 in
Height
1446 mm56.9 in
1481 mm58.3 in

1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
5285 mm208.1 in 🟒 +345 mm+13.6 in (+7.0%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class Side View Left
4940 mm194.5 in πŸ”΄ -345 mm-13.6 in (-6.5%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
1820 mm71.7 in πŸ”΄ -52 mm-2.0 in (-2.8%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class Front View
1872 mm73.7 in 🟒 +52 mm+2.0 in (+2.9%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
1446 mm56.9 in πŸ”΄ -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.4%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class Rear View
1481 mm58.3 in 🟒 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.4%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

1985
2021

Production:

1985-1992 Discontinued Model
2020-2023 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5160-5285 mm203.1-208.1 in
🟒 +220 mm+8.7 in (+4.5%) - 🟒 +350 mm+13.8 in (+7.1%)
4940 mm194.5 in
πŸ”΄ -350 mm-13.8 in (-6.6%) - πŸ”΄ -220 mm-8.7 in (-4.3%)

Width:

1820 mm71.7 in
πŸ”΄ -52 mm-2.0 in (-2.8%) - πŸ”΄ -32 mm-1.3 in (-1.7%)
1852-1872 mm72.9-73.7 in
🟒 +32 mm+1.3 in (+1.8%) - 🟒 +52 mm+2.0 in (+2.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2065 mm81.3 in

Height:

1446 mm56.9 in
πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.7%) - πŸ”΄ -14 mm-0.6 in (-1.0%)
1460-1481 mm57.5-58.3 in
🟒 +14 mm+0.6 in (+1.0%) - 🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.8%)

Ground Clearance:

-
97 mm3.8 in

Trunk Capacity:

-
370-540 liter13.1-19.1 cu ft

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1550-1830 kg3417-4034 lbs
πŸ”΄ -505 kg-1113 lbs (-24.6%) - 🟒 +205 kg+452 lbs (+12.6%)
1625-2055 kg3583-4530 lbs
πŸ”΄ -205 kg-452 lbs (-11.2%) - 🟒 +505 kg+1113 lbs (+32.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1980-2290 kg4365-5049 lbs
πŸ”΄ -780 kg-1720 lbs (-28.3%) - πŸ”΄ -70 kg-154 lbs (-3.0%)
2360-2760 kg5203-6085 lbs
🟒 +70 kg+154 lbs (+3.1%) - 🟒 +780 kg+1720 lbs (+39.4%)

Roof Load:

-
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 7J x 15
  • 6.5J x 15
18-inch rims:
  • 9J x 18
  • 8J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 9J x 19
  • 8J x 19
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
20-inch rims:
  • 9J x 20
  • 8J x 20

Tire Size:

  • 205/65 R15 (W:205 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 215/65 R15 (W:215 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 225/55 R17 (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 245/35 R20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 245/40 R19 (W:245 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 245/45 R18 (W:245 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 275/30 R20 (W:275 | H:30 | D:20)
  • 275/35 R19 (W:275 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 275/40 R18 (W:275 | H:40 | D:18)

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