1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe vs. 2020 Ford Explorer VI
Dimensions Comparison

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Here’s how the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe and the 2020 Ford Explorer VI compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2020 Ford Explorer VI comes in at 5062 mm (199.29 in), giving it a 152 mm (5.98 in) (3.0 %) advantage over the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe at 4910 mm (193.31 in). Looking at width, the 2020 Ford Explorer VI stretches to 2004 mm (78.90 in), making it 176 mm (6.93 in) (8.8 %) wider than the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe at 1828 mm (71.97 in). As for height, the 2020 Ford Explorer VI reaches 1783 mm (70.20 in), which is 377 mm (14.84 in) (21.1 %) taller than the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe at 1406 mm (55.35 in).

Overall, the 2020 Ford Explorer VI is longer, wider and taller than the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe.

Length
4910 mm193.3 in
5062 mm199.3 in
Width
1828 mm72.0 in
2004 mm78.9 in
Height
1406 mm55.4 in
1783 mm70.2 in

1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe Side View Left
4910 mm193.3 in πŸ”΄ -152 mm-6.0 in (-3.0%)
2020 Ford Explorer VI Side View Left
5062 mm199.3 in 🟒 +152 mm+6.0 in (+3.1%)
1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe Front View
1828 mm72.0 in πŸ”΄ -176 mm-6.9 in (-8.8%)
2020 Ford Explorer VI Front View
2004 mm78.9 in 🟒 +176 mm+6.9 in (+9.6%)
1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe Front View
1406 mm55.4 in πŸ”΄ -377 mm-14.8 in (-21.1%)
2020 Ford Explorer VI Rear View
1783 mm70.2 in 🟒 +377 mm+14.8 in (+26.8%)
1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe
2020 Ford Explorer VI

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

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
SUV

Model Year:

1981
2020

Production:

1980-1985 Discontinued Model
2019-2024 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4910 mm193.3 in
πŸ”΄ -152 mm-6.0 in (-3.0%) - πŸ”΄ -139 mm-5.5 in (-2.8%)
5049-5062 mm198.8-199.3 in
🟒 +139 mm+5.5 in (+2.8%) - 🟒 +152 mm+6.0 in (+3.1%)

Width:

1828 mm72.0 in
πŸ”΄ -176 mm-6.9 in (-8.8%)
2004 mm78.9 in
🟒 +176 mm+6.9 in (+9.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
2100-2107 mm82.7-83.0 in

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2268-2285 mm89.3-90.0 in

Height:

1406 mm55.4 in
πŸ”΄ -377 mm-14.8 in (-21.1%) - πŸ”΄ -369 mm-14.5 in (-20.8%)
1775-1783 mm69.9-70.2 in
🟒 +369 mm+14.5 in (+26.2%) - 🟒 +377 mm+14.8 in (+26.8%)

Ground Clearance:

-
200-211 mm7.9-8.3 in

Trunk Capacity:

-
330-515 liter11.7-18.2 cu ft

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
2274-2485 liter80.3-87.8 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1585-1610 kg3494-3549 lbs
πŸ”΄ -806 kg-1777 lbs (-33.7%) - πŸ”΄ -358 kg-789 lbs (-18.2%)
1968-2391 kg4339-5271 lbs
🟒 +358 kg+789 lbs (+22.2%) - 🟒 +806 kg+1777 lbs (+50.9%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2105-2130 kg4641-4696 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1055 kg-2326 lbs (-33.4%) - πŸ”΄ -1030 kg-2271 lbs (-32.6%)
3160 kg6967 lbs
🟒 +1030 kg+2271 lbs (+48.4%) - 🟒 +1055 kg+2326 lbs (+50.1%)

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

14-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 14
18-inch rims:
  • 18
20-inch rims:
  • 20
  • 8J x 20
  • 8.5J x 20
21-inch rims:
  • 21

Tire Size:

  • 205/70 R14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 255/55 R20 (W:255 | H:55 | D:20)
  • 255/65 R18 (W:255 | H:65 | D:18)
  • 275/45 R21 (W:275 | H:45 | D:21)

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