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1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class

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      Here’s how the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE and the 2016 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 157 mm (6.18 in) (3.1 %) longer than the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class at 4988 mm (196.38 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class stretches to 1907 mm (75.08 in), making it 87 mm (3.43 in) (4.6 %) wider than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE at 1820 mm (71.65 in). As for height, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class reaches 1468 mm (57.80 in), which is 30 mm (1.18 in) (2.0 %) 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class, while the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class is wider and taller than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE.

      Length
      5145 mm202.6 in
      4988 mm196.4 in
      Width
      1820 mm71.7 in
      1907 mm75.1 in
      Height
      1438 mm56.6 in
      1468 mm57.8 in

      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
      5145 mm202.6 in 🟒 +157 mm+6.2 in (+3.1%)
      2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Side View Left
      4988 mm196.4 in πŸ”΄ -157 mm-6.2 in (-3.1%)
      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
      1820 mm71.7 in πŸ”΄ -87 mm-3.4 in (-4.6%)
      2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Front View
      1907 mm75.1 in 🟒 +87 mm+3.4 in (+4.8%)
      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
      1438 mm56.6 in πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-2.0%)
      2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class Rear View
      1468 mm57.8 in 🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+2.1%)
      1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE
      2016 Mercedes-Benz E-class

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Sedan
      Sedan

      Model Year:

      1985
      2016

      Production:

      1985-1991 Discontinued Model
      2016-2020 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      5020-5145 mm197.6-202.6 in
      🟒 +32 mm+1.3 in (+0.6%) - 🟒 +222 mm+8.7 in (+4.5%)
      4923-4988 mm193.8-196.4 in
      πŸ”΄ -222 mm-8.7 in (-4.3%) - πŸ”΄ -32 mm-1.3 in (-0.6%)

      Width:

      1820 mm71.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -87 mm-3.4 in (-4.6%) - πŸ”΄ -32 mm-1.3 in (-1.7%)
      1852-1907 mm72.9-75.1 in
      🟒 +32 mm+1.3 in (+1.8%) - 🟒 +87 mm+3.4 in (+4.8%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      -
      2065 mm81.3 in

      Height:

      1438 mm56.6 in
      πŸ”΄ -31 mm-1.2 in (-2.1%) - πŸ”΄ -9 mm-0.4 in (-0.6%)
      1447-1468 mm57.0-57.8 in
      🟒 +9 mm+0.4 in (+0.6%) - 🟒 +31 mm+1.2 in (+2.2%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      103-130 mm4.1-5.1 in

      Trunk Capacity:

      -
      370-540 liter13.1-19.1 cu ft

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      -
      1470 liter51.9 cu ft

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1520-1800 kg3351-3968 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -465 kg-1025 lbs (-23.4%) - 🟒 +300 kg+661 lbs (+20.0%)
      1500-1985 kg3307-4376 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -300 kg-661 lbs (-16.7%) - 🟒 +465 kg+1025 lbs (+30.6%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      2040-2260 kg4497-4982 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -660 kg-1455 lbs (-24.4%) - 🟒 +45 kg+99 lbs (+2.0%)
      2215-2700 kg4883-5952 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -45 kg-99 lbs (-2.0%) - 🟒 +660 kg+1455 lbs (+32.4%)

      Roof Load:

      -
      100 kg220 lbs

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      15-inch rims:
      • 7J x 15
      • 6.5J x 15
      17-inch rims:
      • 17
      • 7.5J x 17
      16-inch rims:
      • 16
      • 7J x 16
      19-inch rims:
      • 19
      • 9J x 19
      • 8J x 19
      • 10J x 19
      • 9.5J x 19
      18-inch rims:
      • 9J x 18
      • 8J x 18
      • 18
      • 8.5J x 18
      • 7.5J x 18
      20-inch rims:
      • 9J x 20
      • 8J x 20
      • 9.5J x 20
      • 10J x 20

      Tire Size:

      • 205/65 R15 (W:205 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 215/65 R15 (W:215 | H:65 | D:15)
      • 205/65 R16 (W:205 | H:65 | D:16)
      • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 225/55 R17 (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)
      • 245/35 R18 (W:245 | H:35 | D:18)
      • 245/35 R20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)
      • 245/40 R19 (W:245 | H:40 | D:19)
      • 245/40 ZR19 (W:245 | H:40 | D:19)
      • 245/45 R18 (W:245 | H:45 | D:18)
      • 265/35 R20 (W:265 | H:35 | D:20)
      • 265/40 R19 (W:265 | H:40 | D:19)
      • 275/30 R20 (W:275 | H:30 | D:20)
      • 275/35 R19 (W:275 | H:35 | D:19)
      • 275/35 ZR19 (W:275 | H:35 | D:19)
      • 275/40 R18 (W:275 | H:40 | D:18)
      • 295/30 R20 (W:295 | H:30 | D:20)
      • 295/35 R19 (W:295 | H:35 | D:19)

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