1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe
Dimensions Comparison

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1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116)Change Car
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1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C126)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL and the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL measures 5060 mm (199.21 in), making it 150 mm (5.91 in) (3.0 %) longer than the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe at 4910 mm (193.31 in). Looking at width, the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL spans 1870 mm (73.62 in), which is 42 mm (1.65 in) (2.2 %) broader than the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe at 1828 mm (71.97 in). As for height, the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL stands at 1430 mm (56.30 in), giving it an extra 24 mm (0.94 in) (1.7 %) compared to the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe at 1406 mm (55.35 in).

Overall, the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL is longer, wider and taller than the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe.

Length
5060 mm199.2 in
4910 mm193.3 in
Width
1870 mm73.6 in
1828 mm72.0 in
Height
1430 mm56.3 in
1406 mm55.4 in

1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Side View Left
5060 mm199.2 in 🟒 +150 mm+5.9 in (+3.1%)
1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe Side View Left
4910 mm193.3 in πŸ”΄ -150 mm-5.9 in (-3.0%)
1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Rear View
1870 mm73.6 in 🟒 +42 mm+1.7 in (+2.3%)
1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe Front View
1828 mm72.0 in πŸ”΄ -42 mm-1.7 in (-2.2%)
1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Rear View
1430 mm56.3 in 🟒 +24 mm+0.9 in (+1.7%)
1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe Front View
1406 mm55.4 in πŸ”΄ -24 mm-0.9 in (-1.7%)
1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL
1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Coupe

Model Year:

1974
1981

Production:

1972-1980 Discontinued Model
1980-1985 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5060 mm199.2 in
🟒 +150 mm+5.9 in (+3.1%)
4910 mm193.3 in
πŸ”΄ -150 mm-5.9 in (-3.0%)

Width:

1870 mm73.6 in
🟒 +42 mm+1.7 in (+2.3%)
1828 mm72.0 in
πŸ”΄ -42 mm-1.7 in (-2.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1410-1430 mm55.5-56.3 in
🟒 +4 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%) - 🟒 +24 mm+0.9 in (+1.7%)
1406 mm55.4 in
πŸ”΄ -24 mm-0.9 in (-1.7%) - πŸ”΄ -4 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

530 liter18.7 cu ft
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1645-1935 kg3627-4266 lbs
🟒 +35 kg+77 lbs (+2.2%) - 🟒 +350 kg+772 lbs (+22.1%)
1585-1610 kg3494-3549 lbs
πŸ”΄ -350 kg-772 lbs (-18.1%) - πŸ”΄ -35 kg-77 lbs (-2.1%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2165-2420 kg4773-5335 lbs
🟒 +35 kg+77 lbs (+1.6%) - 🟒 +315 kg+694 lbs (+15.0%)
2105-2130 kg4641-4696 lbs
πŸ”΄ -315 kg-694 lbs (-13.0%) - πŸ”΄ -35 kg-77 lbs (-1.6%)

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
14-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 14

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

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