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

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1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, 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 SE and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE measures 5145 mm (202.56 in), making it 205 mm (8.07 in) (4.0 %) 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 SE at 1820 mm (71.65 in). As for height, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class reaches 1481 mm (58.31 in), which is 43 mm (1.69 in) (2.9 %) 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 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class, while the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class is wider and taller than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE.

Length
5145 mm202.6 in
4940 mm194.5 in
Width
1820 mm71.7 in
1872 mm73.7 in
Height
1438 mm56.6 in
1481 mm58.3 in

1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
5145 mm202.6 in 🟒 +205 mm+8.1 in (+4.1%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class Side View Left
4940 mm194.5 in πŸ”΄ -205 mm-8.1 in (-4.0%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE 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 SE Preview
1438 mm56.6 in πŸ”΄ -43 mm-1.7 in (-2.9%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class Rear View
1481 mm58.3 in 🟒 +43 mm+1.7 in (+3.0%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-class

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

1985
2021

Production:

1985-1991 Discontinued Model
2020-2023 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5020-5145 mm197.6-202.6 in
🟒 +80 mm+3.1 in (+1.6%) - 🟒 +210 mm+8.3 in (+4.3%)
4940 mm194.5 in
πŸ”΄ -210 mm-8.3 in (-4.1%) - πŸ”΄ -80 mm-3.1 in (-1.6%)

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:

1438 mm56.6 in
πŸ”΄ -44 mm-1.7 in (-3.0%) - πŸ”΄ -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.5%)
1460-1481 mm57.5-58.3 in
🟒 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.5%) - 🟒 +44 mm+1.7 in (+3.1%)

Ground Clearance:

-
97 mm3.8 in

Trunk Capacity:

-
370-540 liter13.1-19.1 cu ft

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1520-1800 kg3351-3968 lbs
πŸ”΄ -535 kg-1179 lbs (-26.0%) - 🟒 +175 kg+386 lbs (+10.8%)
1625-2055 kg3583-4530 lbs
πŸ”΄ -175 kg-386 lbs (-9.7%) - 🟒 +535 kg+1179 lbs (+35.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2040-2260 kg4497-4982 lbs
πŸ”΄ -720 kg-1587 lbs (-26.1%) - πŸ”΄ -100 kg-220 lbs (-4.2%)
2360-2760 kg5203-6085 lbs
🟒 +100 kg+220 lbs (+4.4%) - 🟒 +720 kg+1587 lbs (+35.3%)

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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