1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL vs. 1979 Buick Riviera VI
Dimensions Comparison

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1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116)Change Car
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1979 Buick Riviera VIChange Car
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Here’s how the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL and the 1979 Buick Riviera VI compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1979 Buick Riviera VI comes in at 5232 mm (205.98 in), giving it a 172 mm (6.77 in) (3.3 %) advantage over the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 5060 mm (199.21 in). Looking at width, the 1979 Buick Riviera VI is . No width data is available for the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL. As for height, the 1979 Buick Riviera VI stands at . No height data is available for the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL.

Overall, the 1979 Buick Riviera VI is longer than the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL; width and height are only published for the 1979 Buick Riviera VI.

Length
5060 mm199.2 in
5232 mm206.0 in
Width
1870 mm73.6 in
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Height
1430 mm56.3 in
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1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Side View Left
5060 mm199.2 in 🔴 -172 mm-6.8 in (-3.3%)
1979 Buick Riviera VI Preview
5232 mm206.0 in 🟢 +172 mm+6.8 in (+3.4%)
1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Rear View
1870 mm73.6 in
1979 Buick Riviera VI Preview
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1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Rear View
1430 mm56.3 in
1979 Buick Riviera VI Preview
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1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL
1979 Buick Riviera VI

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Coupe

Model Year:

1974
1979

Production:

1972-1980 Discontinued Model
1979-1985 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5060 mm199.2 in
🔴 -172 mm-6.8 in (-3.3%)
5232 mm206.0 in
🟢 +172 mm+6.8 in (+3.4%)

Width:

1870 mm73.6 in
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Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
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Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
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Height:

1410-1430 mm55.5-56.3 in
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Ground Clearance:

-
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Trunk Capacity:

530 liter18.7 cu ft
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Trunk Capacity (Max):

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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1645-1935 kg3627-4266 lbs
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Maximal permitted Weight:

2165-2420 kg4773-5335 lbs
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Roof Load:

-
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

Other Rims:
  • 6.5 J x 14 H 2
14-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 14
  • 6J x 14
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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)
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