1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe vs. 2011 Ford Explorer V
Dimensions Comparison

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1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe and the 2011 Ford Explorer V compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2011 Ford Explorer V comes in at 5006 mm (197.09 in), giving it a 96 mm (3.78 in) (1.9 %) advantage over the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe at 4910 mm (193.31 in). Looking at width, the 2011 Ford Explorer V 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 2011 Ford Explorer V reaches 1788 mm (70.39 in), which is 382 mm (15.04 in) (21.4 %) taller than the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe at 1406 mm (55.35 in).

Overall, the 2011 Ford Explorer V is longer, wider and taller than the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe.

Length
4910 mm193.3 in
5006 mm197.1 in
Width
1828 mm72.0 in
2004 mm78.9 in
Height
1406 mm55.4 in
1788 mm70.4 in

1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe Side View Left
4910 mm193.3 in πŸ”΄ -96 mm-3.8 in (-1.9%)
2011 Ford Explorer V Side View Left
5006 mm197.1 in 🟒 +96 mm+3.8 in (+2.0%)
1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe Front View
1828 mm72.0 in πŸ”΄ -176 mm-6.9 in (-8.8%)
2011 Ford Explorer V 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”΄ -382 mm-15.0 in (-21.4%)
2011 Ford Explorer V Rear View
1788 mm70.4 in 🟒 +382 mm+15.0 in (+27.2%)
1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe
2011 Ford Explorer V

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

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
SUV

Model Year:

1981
2011

Production:

1980-1985 Discontinued Model
2011-2016 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4910 mm193.3 in
πŸ”΄ -96 mm-3.8 in (-1.9%)
5006 mm197.1 in
🟒 +96 mm+3.8 in (+2.0%)

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):

-
2096 mm82.5 in

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2291 mm90.2 in

Height:

1406 mm55.4 in
πŸ”΄ -382 mm-15.0 in (-21.4%)
1788 mm70.4 in
🟒 +382 mm+15.0 in (+27.2%)

Ground Clearance:

-
193 mm7.6 in

Trunk Capacity:

-
595 liter21.0 cu ft

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
2285 liter80.7 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1585-1610 kg3494-3549 lbs
-

Maximal permitted Weight:

2105-2130 kg4641-4696 lbs
-

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

14-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 14
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
20-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 20

Tire Size:

  • 205/70 R14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 245/60 R18 (W:245 | H:60 | D:18)
  • 245/65 R17 (W:245 | H:65 | D:17)
  • 255/50 R20 (W:255 | H:50 | D:20)

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