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1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL vs. 2013 Porsche Boxster

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      Here’s how the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL and the 2013 Porsche Boxster compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL measures 5135 mm (202.17 in), making it 721 mm (28.39 in) (14.0 %) longer than the 2013 Porsche Boxster at 4414 mm (173.78 in). Looking at width, the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL spans 1820 mm (71.65 in), which is 19 mm (0.75 in) (1.0 %) broader than the 2013 Porsche Boxster at 1801 mm (70.91 in). As for height, the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL stands at 1440 mm (56.69 in), giving it an extra 158 mm (6.22 in) (11.0 %) compared to the 2013 Porsche Boxster at 1282 mm (50.47 in).

      Overall, the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL is longer, wider and taller than the 2013 Porsche Boxster.

      Length
      5135 mm202.2 in
      4414 mm173.8 in
      Width
      1820 mm71.7 in
      1801 mm70.9 in
      Height
      1440 mm56.7 in
      1282 mm50.5 in

      1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Side View Left
      5135 mm202.2 in 🟒 +721 mm+28.4 in (+16.3%)
      2013 Porsche Boxster Side View Left
      4414 mm173.8 in πŸ”΄ -721 mm-28.4 in (-14.0%)
      1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
      1820 mm71.7 in 🟒 +19 mm+0.7 in (+1.1%)
      2013 Porsche Boxster Front View
      1801 mm70.9 in πŸ”΄ -19 mm-0.7 in (-1.0%)
      1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Preview
      1440 mm56.7 in 🟒 +158 mm+6.2 in (+12.3%)
      2013 Porsche Boxster Rear View
      1282 mm50.5 in πŸ”΄ -158 mm-6.2 in (-11.0%)
      1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL
      2013 Porsche Boxster

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

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Sedan
      Roadster

      Model Year:

      1979
      2013

      Production:

      1979-1985 Discontinued Model
      2012-2016 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      5135 mm202.2 in
      🟒 +721 mm+28.4 in (+16.3%) - 🟒 +761 mm+30.0 in (+17.4%)
      4374-4414 mm172.2-173.8 in
      πŸ”΄ -761 mm-30.0 in (-14.8%) - πŸ”΄ -721 mm-28.4 in (-14.0%)

      Width:

      1820 mm71.7 in
      🟒 +19 mm+0.7 in (+1.1%)
      1801 mm70.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -19 mm-0.7 in (-1.0%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      -
      1978 mm77.9 in

      Height:

      1434-1440 mm56.5-56.7 in
      🟒 +152 mm+6.0 in (+11.9%) - 🟒 +178 mm+7.0 in (+14.1%)
      1262-1282 mm49.7-50.5 in
      πŸ”΄ -178 mm-7.0 in (-12.4%) - πŸ”΄ -152 mm-6.0 in (-10.6%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      106 mm4.2 in

      Trunk Capacity:

      -
      280 liter9.9 cu ft

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      -
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1590-1655 kg3505-3649 lbs
      🟒 +215 kg+474 lbs (+15.6%) - 🟒 +340 kg+750 lbs (+25.9%)
      1315-1375 kg2899-3031 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -340 kg-750 lbs (-20.5%) - πŸ”΄ -215 kg-474 lbs (-13.5%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      2110-2175 kg4652-4795 lbs
      🟒 +425 kg+937 lbs (+25.2%) - 🟒 +530 kg+1168 lbs (+32.2%)
      1645-1685 kg3627-3715 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -530 kg-1168 lbs (-24.4%) - πŸ”΄ -425 kg-937 lbs (-20.1%)

      Roof Load:

      -
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      14-inch rims:
      • 6J x 14
      • 6.5J x 14
      Other Rims:
      • 10.5 J x 20 ET 47
      • 8.5 J x 20 ET 57

      Tire Size:

      • 195/70 R14 (W:195 | H:70 | D:14)
      • 205/70 R14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)
      • 235/35 ZR 20 (W:235 | H:35 | D:20)
      • 265/35 ZR 20 (W:265 | H:35 | D:20)

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