1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE vs. 1979 Buick Riviera VI
Dimensions Comparison

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1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116)Change Car
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1979 Buick Riviera VIChange Car
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Here’s how the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE 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 272 mm (10.71 in) (5.2 %) advantage over the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE at 4960 mm (195.28 in). Looking at width, the 1979 Buick Riviera VI is . No width data is available for the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE. As for height, the 1979 Buick Riviera VI stands at . No height data is available for the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE.

Overall, the 1979 Buick Riviera VI is longer than the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE; width and height are only published for the 1979 Buick Riviera VI.

Length
4960 mm195.3 in
5232 mm206.0 in
Width
1870 mm73.6 in
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Height
1425 mm56.1 in
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1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
4960 mm195.3 in 🔴 -272 mm-10.7 in (-5.2%)
1979 Buick Riviera VI Preview
5232 mm206.0 in 🟢 +272 mm+10.7 in (+5.5%)
1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Front View
1870 mm73.6 in
1979 Buick Riviera VI Preview
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1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Front View
1425 mm56.1 in
1979 Buick Riviera VI Preview
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1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE
1979 Buick Riviera VI

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Coupe

Model Year:

1972
1979

Production:

1972-1980 Discontinued Model
1979-1985 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4960 mm195.3 in
🔴 -272 mm-10.7 in (-5.2%)
5232 mm206.0 in
🟢 +272 mm+10.7 in (+5.5%)

Width:

1870 mm73.6 in
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Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
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Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1425 mm56.1 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:

1610-1730 kg3549-3814 lbs
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Maximal permitted Weight:

2130-2250 kg4696-4960 lbs
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Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
  • 6.5J x 14
n/a

Tire Size:

  • 195/75 R14 (W:195 | H:75 | D:14)
  • 205/70 R14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)
n/a

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