1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda III
Dimensions Comparison

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1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126)Change Car
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1970 Plymouth Barracuda IIIChange Car
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Here’s how the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE and the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda III compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE measures 5145 mm (202.56 in), making it 403 mm (15.87 in) (7.8 %) 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 SE at 1820 mm (71.65 in). As for height, the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE stands at 1436 mm (56.54 in), giving it an extra 143 mm (5.63 in) (10.0 %) compared to the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda III at 1293 mm (50.91 in).

Overall, the 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE 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 SE.

Length
5145 mm202.6 in
4742 mm186.7 in
Width
1820 mm71.7 in
1902 mm74.9 in
Height
1436 mm56.5 in
1293 mm50.9 in

1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
5145 mm202.6 in 🟒 +403 mm+15.9 in (+8.5%)
1970 Plymouth Barracuda III Preview
4742 mm186.7 in πŸ”΄ -403 mm-15.9 in (-7.8%)
1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE 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 SE Preview
1436 mm56.5 in 🟒 +143 mm+5.6 in (+11.1%)
1970 Plymouth Barracuda III Front View
1293 mm50.9 in πŸ”΄ -143 mm-5.6 in (-10.0%)
1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE
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:

4995-5145 mm196.7-202.6 in
🟒 +253 mm+10.0 in (+5.3%) - 🟒 +403 mm+15.9 in (+8.5%)
4742 mm186.7 in
πŸ”΄ -403 mm-15.9 in (-7.8%) - πŸ”΄ -253 mm-10.0 in (-5.1%)

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):

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-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

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-

Height:

1430-1436 mm56.3-56.5 in
🟒 +137 mm+5.4 in (+10.6%) - 🟒 +143 mm+5.6 in (+11.1%)
1293 mm50.9 in
πŸ”΄ -143 mm-5.6 in (-10.0%) - πŸ”΄ -137 mm-5.4 in (-9.6%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

500-505 liter17.7-17.8 cu ft
🟒 +333 liter+11.8 cu ft (+199.4%) - 🟒 +338 liter+11.9 cu ft (+202.4%)
167 liter5.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -338 liter-11.9 cu ft (-66.9%) - πŸ”΄ -333 liter-11.8 cu ft (-66.6%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1560-1695 kg3439-3737 lbs
πŸ”΄ -69 kg-152 lbs (-4.2%) - 🟒 +200 kg+441 lbs (+13.4%)
1495-1629 kg3296-3591 lbs
πŸ”΄ -200 kg-441 lbs (-11.8%) - 🟒 +69 kg+152 lbs (+4.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2080-2170 kg4586-4784 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)
  • 195/75 R14 (W:195 | H:75 | D:14)
  • 205/70 R14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)
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