1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL vs. 2002 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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2002 Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL and the 2002 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 436 mm (17.17 in) (8.2 %) longer than the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-class at 4849 mm (190.91 in). Looking at width, the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-class stretches to 1822 mm (71.73 in), making it 2 mm (0.08 in) (0.1 %) wider than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 1820 mm (71.65 in). As for height, the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-class reaches 1463 mm (57.60 in), which is 17 mm (0.67 in) (1.2 %) 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-class, while the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-class is wider and taller than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL.

Length
5285 mm208.1 in
4849 mm190.9 in
Width
1820 mm71.7 in
1822 mm71.7 in
Height
1446 mm56.9 in
1463 mm57.6 in

1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
5285 mm208.1 in 🟒 +436 mm+17.2 in (+9.0%)
2002 Mercedes-Benz E-class Side View Left
4849 mm190.9 in πŸ”΄ -436 mm-17.2 in (-8.2%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
1820 mm71.7 in πŸ”΄ -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.1%)
2002 Mercedes-Benz E-class Front View
1822 mm71.7 in 🟒 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.1%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
1446 mm56.9 in πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%)
2002 Mercedes-Benz E-class Rear View
1463 mm57.6 in 🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+1.2%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL
2002 Mercedes-Benz E-class

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

1985
2002

Production:

1985-1992 Discontinued Model
2004-2006 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5160-5285 mm203.1-208.1 in
🟒 +311 mm+12.2 in (+6.4%) - 🟒 +467 mm+18.4 in (+9.7%)
4818-4849 mm189.7-190.9 in
πŸ”΄ -467 mm-18.4 in (-8.8%) - πŸ”΄ -311 mm-12.2 in (-6.0%)

Width:

1820 mm71.7 in
πŸ”΄ -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.1%)
1822 mm71.7 in
🟒 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
1990 mm78.3 in

Height:

1446 mm56.9 in
πŸ”΄ -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.5%) - 🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+2.4%)
1412-1463 mm55.6-57.6 in
πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-2.4%) - 🟒 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
138-145 mm5.4-5.7 in

Trunk Capacity:

-
530-540 liter18.7-19.1 cu ft

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
540 liter19.1 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1550-1830 kg3417-4034 lbs
πŸ”΄ -285 kg-628 lbs (-15.5%) - 🟒 +320 kg+705 lbs (+21.2%)
1510-1835 kg3329-4045 lbs
πŸ”΄ -320 kg-705 lbs (-17.5%) - 🟒 +285 kg+628 lbs (+18.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1980-2290 kg4365-5049 lbs
πŸ”΄ -435 kg-959 lbs (-18.0%) - 🟒 +185 kg+408 lbs (+8.8%)
2105-2415 kg4641-5324 lbs
πŸ”΄ -185 kg-408 lbs (-8.1%) - 🟒 +435 kg+959 lbs (+22.0%)

Roof Load:

-
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 7J x 15
  • 6.5J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 16
  • 7.5J x 16
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 7J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 8J x 17
  • 17
18-inch rims:
  • 9J x 18
  • 8J x 18

Tire Size:

  • 205/65 R15 (W:205 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 215/65 R15 (W:215 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/60 R16 (W:205 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 225/55 R16 (W:225 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 245/35 R18 (W:245 | H:35 | D:18)
  • 245/45 R17 (W:245 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 245/55 R16 (W:245 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 265/35 R18 (W:265 | H:35 | D:18)

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