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

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1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, 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 SE and the 2012 Nissan Altima V compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE measures 5145 mm (202.56 in), making it 281 mm (11.06 in) (5.5 %) 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 SE at 1820 mm (71.65 in). As for height, the 2012 Nissan Altima V reaches 1471 mm (57.91 in), which is 33 mm (1.30 in) (2.2 %) taller than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE at 1438 mm (56.61 in).

Overall, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE 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 SE.

Length
5145 mm202.6 in
4864 mm191.5 in
Width
1820 mm71.7 in
1828 mm72.0 in
Height
1438 mm56.6 in
1471 mm57.9 in

1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
5145 mm202.6 in 🟒 +281 mm+11.1 in (+5.8%)
2012 Nissan Altima V Side View Left
4864 mm191.5 in πŸ”΄ -281 mm-11.1 in (-5.5%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE 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 SE Preview
1438 mm56.6 in πŸ”΄ -33 mm-1.3 in (-2.2%)
2012 Nissan Altima V Rear View
1471 mm57.9 in 🟒 +33 mm+1.3 in (+2.3%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE
2012 Nissan Altima V

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

1985
2012

Production:

1985-1991 Discontinued Model
2012-2015 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5020-5145 mm197.6-202.6 in
🟒 +156 mm+6.1 in (+3.2%) - 🟒 +281 mm+11.1 in (+5.8%)
4864 mm191.5 in
πŸ”΄ -281 mm-11.1 in (-5.5%) - πŸ”΄ -156 mm-6.1 in (-3.1%)

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:

1438 mm56.6 in
πŸ”΄ -34 mm-1.3 in (-2.3%) - πŸ”΄ -33 mm-1.3 in (-2.2%)
1471 mm57.9 in
🟒 +33 mm+1.3 in (+2.3%) - 🟒 +34 mm+1.3 in (+2.4%)

Ground Clearance:

-
137 mm5.4 in

Trunk Capacity:

-
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
436 liter15.4 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1520-1800 kg3351-3968 lbs
🟒 +26 kg+57 lbs (+1.7%) - 🟒 +391 kg+862 lbs (+27.8%)
1409-1494 kg3106-3294 lbs
πŸ”΄ -391 kg-862 lbs (-21.7%) - πŸ”΄ -26 kg-57 lbs (-1.7%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2040-2260 kg4497-4982 lbs
🟒 +53 kg+117 lbs (+2.7%) - 🟒 +350 kg+772 lbs (+18.3%)
1910-1987 kg4211-4381 lbs
πŸ”΄ -350 kg-772 lbs (-15.5%) - πŸ”΄ -53 kg-117 lbs (-2.6%)

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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