1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V223)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long comes in at 5336 mm (210.08 in), giving it a 1761 mm (69.33 in) (33.0 %) advantage over the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 3575 mm (140.75 in). Looking at width, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long stretches to 1954 mm (76.93 in), making it 235 mm (9.25 in) (12.0 %) wider than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 1719 mm (67.68 in). As for height, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class stands at 1590 mm (62.60 in), giving it an extra 75 mm (2.95 in) (4.7 %) compared to the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long at 1515 mm (59.65 in).

Overall, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class is taller than the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long, while the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long is longer and wider than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class.

Length
3575 mm140.7 in
5336 mm210.1 in
Width
1719 mm67.7 in
1954 mm76.9 in
Height
1590 mm62.6 in
1515 mm59.6 in

1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
3575 mm140.7 in πŸ”΄ -1761 mm-69.3 in (-33.0%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long Side View Left
5336 mm210.1 in 🟒 +1761 mm+69.3 in (+49.3%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
1719 mm67.7 in πŸ”΄ -235 mm-9.3 in (-12.0%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long Front View
1954 mm76.9 in 🟒 +235 mm+9.3 in (+13.7%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
1590 mm62.6 in 🟒 +75 mm+3.0 in (+5.0%)
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long Rear View
1515 mm59.6 in πŸ”΄ -75 mm-3.0 in (-4.7%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Sedan

Model Year:

1997
2021

Production:

1997-2001 Discontinued Model
2020-present Current Model

Dimensions

Length:

3575 mm140.7 in
πŸ”΄ -1761 mm-69.3 in (-33.0%) - πŸ”΄ -1714 mm-67.5 in (-32.4%)
5289-5336 mm208.2-210.1 in
🟒 +1714 mm+67.5 in (+47.9%) - 🟒 +1761 mm+69.3 in (+49.3%)

Width:

1719 mm67.7 in
πŸ”΄ -235 mm-9.3 in (-12.0%) - πŸ”΄ -202 mm-8.0 in (-10.5%)
1921-1954 mm75.6-76.9 in
🟒 +202 mm+8.0 in (+11.8%) - 🟒 +235 mm+9.3 in (+13.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2109 mm83.0 in

Height:

1590 mm62.6 in
🟒 +75 mm+3.0 in (+5.0%) - 🟒 +87 mm+3.4 in (+5.8%)
1503-1515 mm59.2-59.6 in
πŸ”΄ -87 mm-3.4 in (-5.5%) - πŸ”΄ -75 mm-3.0 in (-4.7%)

Ground Clearance:

-
130 mm5.1 in

Trunk Capacity:

350-390 liter12.4-13.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -200 liter-7.1 cu ft (-36.4%) - 🟒 +85 liter+3.0 cu ft (+27.9%)
305-550 liter10.8-19.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -85 liter-3.0 cu ft (-21.8%) - 🟒 +200 liter+7.1 cu ft (+57.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1700 liter60.0 cu ft
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Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1020-1185 kg2249-2612 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1500 kg-3307 lbs (-59.5%) - πŸ”΄ -755 kg-1664 lbs (-38.9%)
1940-2520 kg4277-5556 lbs
🟒 +755 kg+1664 lbs (+63.7%) - 🟒 +1500 kg+3307 lbs (+147.1%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1480-1560 kg3263-3439 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1590 kg-3505 lbs (-51.8%) - πŸ”΄ -1205 kg-2657 lbs (-43.6%)
2765-3070 kg6096-6768 lbs
🟒 +1205 kg+2657 lbs (+77.2%) - 🟒 +1590 kg+3505 lbs (+107.4%)

Roof Load:

-
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 5.5J x 15
  • 5J X 15
20-inch rims:
  • 10.5J x 20
  • 9.5J x 20
  • 9J x 20
  • 10J x 20
18-inch rims:
  • 8J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 19
  • 10J x 19
  • 8J x 19
21-inch rims:
  • 10J x 21
  • 9J x 21

Tire Size:

  • 155/70 R15 (W:155 | H:70 | D:15)
  • 155/70R15 (W:155 | H:70 | D:15)
  • 175/65 R15 (W:175 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/50 R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 195/50R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 235/55 R18 (W:235 | H:55 | D:18)
  • 255/35 R21 (W:255 | H:35 | D:21)
  • 255/40 R20 (W:255 | H:40 | D:20)
  • 255/45 R19 (W:255 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 255/45 R20 (W:255 | H:45 | D:20)
  • 255/50 R18 (W:255 | H:50 | D:18)
  • 285/30 R21 (W:285 | H:30 | D:21)
  • 285/35 R20 (W:285 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 285/40 R19 (W:285 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 285/40 R20 (W:285 | H:40 | D:20)

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