1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE vs. 1999 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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1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210, facelift 1999)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE and the 1999 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 327 mm (12.87 in) (6.4 %) longer than the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class at 4818 mm (189.69 in). Looking at width, the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE spans 1820 mm (71.65 in), which is 21 mm (0.83 in) (1.2 %) broader than the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class at 1799 mm (70.83 in). As for height, the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class reaches 1455 mm (57.28 in), which is 17 mm (0.67 in) (1.2 %) 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 and wider than the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class, while the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class is taller than the 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE.

Length
5145 mm202.6 in
4818 mm189.7 in
Width
1820 mm71.7 in
1799 mm70.8 in
Height
1438 mm56.6 in
1455 mm57.3 in

1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
5145 mm202.6 in 🟒 +327 mm+12.9 in (+6.8%)
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class Preview
4818 mm189.7 in πŸ”΄ -327 mm-12.9 in (-6.4%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
1820 mm71.7 in 🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.2%)
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class Preview
1799 mm70.8 in πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.2%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
1438 mm56.6 in πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%)
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class Preview
1455 mm57.3 in 🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+1.2%)
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-class

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

1985
1999

Production:

1985-1991 Discontinued Model
1999-2002 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5020-5145 mm197.6-202.6 in
🟒 +202 mm+8.0 in (+4.2%) - 🟒 +327 mm+12.9 in (+6.8%)
4818 mm189.7 in
πŸ”΄ -327 mm-12.9 in (-6.4%) - πŸ”΄ -202 mm-8.0 in (-4.0%)

Width:

1820 mm71.7 in
🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.2%)
1799 mm70.8 in
πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
1985 mm78.1 in

Height:

1438 mm56.6 in
πŸ”΄ -18 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%) - 🟒 +27 mm+1.1 in (+1.9%)
1411-1455 mm55.6-57.3 in
πŸ”΄ -27 mm-1.1 in (-1.9%) - 🟒 +18 mm+0.7 in (+1.3%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

-
520 liter18.4 cu ft

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
520 liter18.4 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1520-1800 kg3351-3968 lbs
πŸ”΄ -250 kg-551 lbs (-14.1%) - 🟒 +290 kg+639 lbs (+19.2%)
1510-1770 kg3329-3902 lbs
πŸ”΄ -290 kg-639 lbs (-16.1%) - 🟒 +250 kg+551 lbs (+16.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2040-2260 kg4497-4982 lbs
πŸ”΄ -240 kg-529 lbs (-10.5%) - 🟒 +250 kg+551 lbs (+12.4%)
2010-2280 kg4431-5027 lbs
πŸ”΄ -250 kg-551 lbs (-11.1%) - 🟒 +240 kg+529 lbs (+11.8%)

Roof Load:

-
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 7J x 15
  • 6.5J x 15
15-inch rims:
  • 7J x 15
  • 7.5J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 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)
  • 205/65 R15 (W:205 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/65 R16 (W:205 | H:65 | D:16)
  • 215/55 R16 (W:215 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 235/40 R18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 235/45 R17 (W:235 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 265/35 R18 (W:265 | H:35 | D:18)

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