1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL
Dimensions Comparison

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1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1971 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE and the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE measures 4960 mm (195.28 in), making it 570 mm (22.44 in) (11.5 %) longer than the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL at 4390 mm (172.83 in). Looking at width, the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE spans 1870 mm (73.62 in), which is 80 mm (3.15 in) (4.3 %) broader than the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1790 mm (70.47 in). As for height, the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE stands at 1425 mm (56.10 in), giving it an extra 125 mm (4.92 in) (8.8 %) compared to the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1300 mm (51.18 in).

Overall, the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE is longer, wider and taller than the 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Length
4960 mm195.3 in
4390 mm172.8 in
Width
1870 mm73.6 in
1790 mm70.5 in
Height
1425 mm56.1 in
1300 mm51.2 in

1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
4960 mm195.3 in 🟒 +570 mm+22.4 in (+13.0%)
1971 Mercedes-Benz SL Side View Left
4390 mm172.8 in πŸ”΄ -570 mm-22.4 in (-11.5%)
1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Front View
1870 mm73.6 in 🟒 +80 mm+3.1 in (+4.5%)
1971 Mercedes-Benz SL Front View
1790 mm70.5 in πŸ”΄ -80 mm-3.1 in (-4.3%)
1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Front View
1425 mm56.1 in 🟒 +125 mm+4.9 in (+9.6%)
1971 Mercedes-Benz SL Rear View
1300 mm51.2 in πŸ”΄ -125 mm-4.9 in (-8.8%)
1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE
1971 Mercedes-Benz SL

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Roadster

Model Year:

1972
1971

Production:

1972-1980 Discontinued Model
1970-1985 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4960 mm195.3 in
🟒 +570 mm+22.4 in (+13.0%) - 🟒 +590 mm+23.2 in (+13.5%)
4370-4390 mm172.0-172.8 in
πŸ”΄ -590 mm-23.2 in (-11.9%) - πŸ”΄ -570 mm-22.4 in (-11.5%)

Width:

1870 mm73.6 in
🟒 +80 mm+3.1 in (+4.5%)
1790 mm70.5 in
πŸ”΄ -80 mm-3.1 in (-4.3%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1425 mm56.1 in
🟒 +125 mm+4.9 in (+9.6%)
1300 mm51.2 in
πŸ”΄ -125 mm-4.9 in (-8.8%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

530 liter18.7 cu ft
-

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
252-261 liter8.9-9.2 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1610-1730 kg3549-3814 lbs
🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+1.6%) - 🟒 +230 kg+507 lbs (+15.3%)
1500-1585 kg3307-3494 lbs
πŸ”΄ -230 kg-507 lbs (-13.3%) - πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-1.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2130-2250 kg4696-4960 lbs
🟒 +115 kg+254 lbs (+5.7%) - 🟒 +330 kg+728 lbs (+17.2%)
1920-2015 kg4233-4442 lbs
πŸ”΄ -330 kg-728 lbs (-14.7%) - πŸ”΄ -115 kg-254 lbs (-5.4%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
  • 6.5J 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)
  • 195/70 R14 (W:195 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 195/75 R14 (W:195 | H:75 | D:14)
  • 205/70 VR14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 205/70 R14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)

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