2015 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176, facelift 2015)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201, facelift 1988)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-class and the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 comes in at 4543 mm (178.86 in), giving it a 176 mm (6.93 in) (3.9 %) advantage over the 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 4367 mm (171.93 in). Looking at width, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-class spans 1780 mm (70.08 in), which is 60 mm (2.36 in) (3.4 %) broader than the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 at 1720 mm (67.72 in). As for height, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-class stands at 1433 mm (56.42 in), giving it an extra 58 mm (2.28 in) (4.0 %) compared to the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 at 1375 mm (54.13 in).

Overall, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-class is wider and taller than the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190, while the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is longer than the 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-class.

Length
4367 mm171.9 in
4543 mm178.9 in
Width
1780 mm70.1 in
1720 mm67.7 in
Height
1433 mm56.4 in
1375 mm54.1 in

2015 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
4367 mm171.9 in πŸ”΄ -176 mm-6.9 in (-3.9%)
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 Preview
4543 mm178.9 in 🟒 +176 mm+6.9 in (+4.0%)
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-class Front View
1780 mm70.1 in 🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+3.5%)
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 Rear View
1720 mm67.7 in πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-3.4%)
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-class Rear View
1433 mm56.4 in 🟒 +58 mm+2.3 in (+4.2%)
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 Rear View
1375 mm54.1 in πŸ”΄ -58 mm-2.3 in (-4.0%)
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-class
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Sedan

Model Year:

2015
1988

Production:

2015-2018 Discontinued Model
1988-1993 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4299-4367 mm169.3-171.9 in
πŸ”΄ -244 mm-9.6 in (-5.4%) - πŸ”΄ -63 mm-2.5 in (-1.4%)
4430-4543 mm174.4-178.9 in
🟒 +63 mm+2.5 in (+1.4%) - 🟒 +244 mm+9.6 in (+5.7%)

Width:

1780 mm70.1 in
🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+3.5%) - 🟒 +90 mm+3.5 in (+5.3%)
1690-1720 mm66.5-67.7 in
πŸ”΄ -90 mm-3.5 in (-5.1%) - πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-3.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2022 mm79.6 in
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Height:

1417-1433 mm55.8-56.4 in
🟒 +42 mm+1.7 in (+3.1%) - 🟒 +91 mm+3.6 in (+6.8%)
1342-1375 mm52.8-54.1 in
πŸ”΄ -91 mm-3.6 in (-6.4%) - πŸ”΄ -42 mm-1.7 in (-3.0%)

Ground Clearance:

80-93 mm3.1-3.7 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

341 liter12.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -69 liter-2.4 cu ft (-16.8%)
410 liter14.5 cu ft
🟒 +69 liter+2.4 cu ft (+20.2%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1157 liter40.9 cu ft
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1295-1480 kg2855-3263 lbs
πŸ”΄ -45 kg-99 lbs (-3.4%) - 🟒 +320 kg+705 lbs (+27.6%)
1160-1340 kg2557-2954 lbs
πŸ”΄ -320 kg-705 lbs (-21.6%) - 🟒 +45 kg+99 lbs (+3.5%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1850-2060 kg4079-4542 lbs
🟒 +10 kg+22 lbs (+0.5%) - 🟒 +400 kg+882 lbs (+24.1%)
1660-1840 kg3660-4057 lbs
πŸ”΄ -400 kg-882 lbs (-19.4%) - πŸ”΄ -10 kg-22 lbs (-0.5%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 15 inches
  • 16 inches
  • 18 inches
  • 17 inches
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
  • 7J x 15
  • 15
17-inch rims:
  • 8.25J x 17
16-inch rims:
  • 8J x 16

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 235/40 R18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 185/65 R15 (W:185 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R15 (W:205 | H:55 | D:15)
  • 225/50 R16 (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 245/40 ZR 17 (W:245 | H:40 | D:17)

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