1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL vs. 2011 Ford Explorer V
Dimensions Comparison

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1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL and the 2011 Ford Explorer V compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL measures 5060 mm (199.21 in), making it 54 mm (2.13 in) (1.1 %) longer than the 2011 Ford Explorer V at 5006 mm (197.09 in). Looking at width, the 2011 Ford Explorer V stretches to 2004 mm (78.90 in), making it 134 mm (5.28 in) (6.7 %) wider than the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 1870 mm (73.62 in). As for height, the 2011 Ford Explorer V reaches 1788 mm (70.39 in), which is 358 mm (14.09 in) (20.0 %) taller than the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 1430 mm (56.30 in).

Overall, the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL is longer than the 2011 Ford Explorer V, while the 2011 Ford Explorer V is wider and taller than the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL.

Length
5060 mm199.2 in
5006 mm197.1 in
Width
1870 mm73.6 in
2004 mm78.9 in
Height
1430 mm56.3 in
1788 mm70.4 in

1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Side View Left
5060 mm199.2 in 🟒 +54 mm+2.1 in (+1.1%)
2011 Ford Explorer V Side View Left
5006 mm197.1 in πŸ”΄ -54 mm-2.1 in (-1.1%)
1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Rear View
1870 mm73.6 in πŸ”΄ -134 mm-5.3 in (-6.7%)
2011 Ford Explorer V Front View
2004 mm78.9 in 🟒 +134 mm+5.3 in (+7.2%)
1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Rear View
1430 mm56.3 in πŸ”΄ -358 mm-14.1 in (-20.0%)
2011 Ford Explorer V Rear View
1788 mm70.4 in 🟒 +358 mm+14.1 in (+25.0%)
1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL
2011 Ford Explorer V

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
SUV

Model Year:

1974
2011

Production:

1972-1980 Discontinued Model
2011-2016 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5060 mm199.2 in
🟒 +54 mm+2.1 in (+1.1%)
5006 mm197.1 in
πŸ”΄ -54 mm-2.1 in (-1.1%)

Width:

1870 mm73.6 in
πŸ”΄ -134 mm-5.3 in (-6.7%)
2004 mm78.9 in
🟒 +134 mm+5.3 in (+7.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
2096 mm82.5 in

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2291 mm90.2 in

Height:

1410-1430 mm55.5-56.3 in
πŸ”΄ -378 mm-14.9 in (-21.1%) - πŸ”΄ -358 mm-14.1 in (-20.0%)
1788 mm70.4 in
🟒 +358 mm+14.1 in (+25.0%) - 🟒 +378 mm+14.9 in (+26.8%)

Ground Clearance:

-
193 mm7.6 in

Trunk Capacity:

530 liter18.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -65 liter-2.3 cu ft (-10.9%)
595 liter21.0 cu ft
🟒 +65 liter+2.3 cu ft (+12.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
2285 liter80.7 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1645-1935 kg3627-4266 lbs
-

Maximal permitted Weight:

2165-2420 kg4773-5335 lbs
-

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

Other Rims:
  • 6.5 J x 14 H 2
14-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 14
  • 6J x 14
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
20-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 20

Tire Size:

  • 195/75 R14 (W:195 | H:75 | D:14)
  • 205/70 R14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 215/70 VR 14 (W:215 | 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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