Compare Dimensions Side by Side
1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda III

Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.

    no car selected
      no car selected
      Random Comparison

      Here’s how the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL and the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda III compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL measures 5135 mm (202.17 in), making it 393 mm (15.47 in) (7.7 %) longer than the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda III at 4742 mm (186.69 in). Looking at width, the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda III stretches to 1902 mm (74.88 in), making it 82 mm (3.23 in) (4.3 %) wider than the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 1820 mm (71.65 in). As for height, the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL stands at 1440 mm (56.69 in), giving it an extra 147 mm (5.79 in) (10.2 %) compared to the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda III at 1293 mm (50.91 in).

      Overall, the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL is longer and taller than the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda III, while the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda III is wider than the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL.

      Length
      5135 mm202.2 in
      4742 mm186.7 in
      Width
      1820 mm71.7 in
      1902 mm74.9 in
      Height
      1440 mm56.7 in
      1293 mm50.9 in

      1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Side View Left
      5135 mm202.2 in 🟒 +393 mm+15.5 in (+8.3%)
      1970 Plymouth Barracuda III Preview
      4742 mm186.7 in πŸ”΄ -393 mm-15.5 in (-7.7%)
      1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
      1820 mm71.7 in πŸ”΄ -82 mm-3.2 in (-4.3%)
      1970 Plymouth Barracuda III Front View
      1902 mm74.9 in 🟒 +82 mm+3.2 in (+4.5%)
      1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
      1440 mm56.7 in 🟒 +147 mm+5.8 in (+11.4%)
      1970 Plymouth Barracuda III Front View
      1293 mm50.9 in πŸ”΄ -147 mm-5.8 in (-10.2%)
      1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL
      1970 Plymouth Barracuda III

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Sedan
      Coupe

      Model Year:

      1979
      1970

      Production:

      1979-1985 Discontinued Model
      1970 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      5135 mm202.2 in
      🟒 +393 mm+15.5 in (+8.3%)
      4742 mm186.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -393 mm-15.5 in (-7.7%)

      Width:

      1820 mm71.7 in
      πŸ”΄ -82 mm-3.2 in (-4.3%)
      1902 mm74.9 in
      🟒 +82 mm+3.2 in (+4.5%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Height:

      1434-1440 mm56.5-56.7 in
      🟒 +141 mm+5.6 in (+10.9%) - 🟒 +147 mm+5.8 in (+11.4%)
      1293 mm50.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -147 mm-5.8 in (-10.2%) - πŸ”΄ -141 mm-5.6 in (-9.8%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      -
      167 liter5.9 cu ft

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      -
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1590-1655 kg3505-3649 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -39 kg-86 lbs (-2.4%) - 🟒 +160 kg+353 lbs (+10.7%)
      1495-1629 kg3296-3591 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -160 kg-353 lbs (-9.7%) - 🟒 +39 kg+86 lbs (+2.5%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      2110-2175 kg4652-4795 lbs
      -

      Roof Load:

      -
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      14-inch rims:
      • 6J x 14
      • 6.5J x 14
      14-inch rims:
      • 6J x 14
      • 5J x 14
      15-inch rims:
      • 7J x 15
      • 6J x 15

      Tire Size:

      • 195/70 R14 (W:195 | H:70 | D:14)
      • 205/70 R14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)
      n/a

      Related Comparisons

      Small red car