1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs. 2005 Suzuki Swift IV
Dimensions Comparison

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1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168)Change Car
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2005 Suzuki Swift IVChange Car
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Here’s how the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class and the 2005 Suzuki Swift IV compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2005 Suzuki Swift IV comes in at 3765 mm (148.23 in), giving it a 190 mm (7.48 in) (5.0 %) advantage over the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 3575 mm (140.75 in). Looking at width, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class spans 1719 mm (67.68 in), which is 29 mm (1.14 in) (1.7 %) broader than the 2005 Suzuki Swift IV at 1690 mm (66.54 in). As for height, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class stands at 1590 mm (62.60 in), giving it an extra 90 mm (3.54 in) (5.7 %) compared to the 2005 Suzuki Swift IV at 1500 mm (59.06 in).

Overall, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class is wider and taller than the 2005 Suzuki Swift IV, while the 2005 Suzuki Swift IV is longer than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class.

Length
3575 mm140.7 in
3765 mm148.2 in
Width
1719 mm67.7 in
1690 mm66.5 in
Height
1590 mm62.6 in
1500 mm59.1 in

1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
3575 mm140.7 in πŸ”΄ -190 mm-7.5 in (-5.0%)
2005 Suzuki Swift IV Preview
3765 mm148.2 in 🟒 +190 mm+7.5 in (+5.3%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
1719 mm67.7 in 🟒 +29 mm+1.1 in (+1.7%)
2005 Suzuki Swift IV Preview
1690 mm66.5 in πŸ”΄ -29 mm-1.1 in (-1.7%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
1590 mm62.6 in 🟒 +90 mm+3.5 in (+6.0%)
2005 Suzuki Swift IV Preview
1500 mm59.1 in πŸ”΄ -90 mm-3.5 in (-5.7%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
2005 Suzuki Swift IV

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1997
2005

Production:

1997-2001 Discontinued Model
2004-2010 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3575 mm140.7 in
πŸ”΄ -190 mm-7.5 in (-5.0%) - πŸ”΄ -120 mm-4.7 in (-3.2%)
3695-3765 mm145.5-148.2 in
🟒 +120 mm+4.7 in (+3.4%) - 🟒 +190 mm+7.5 in (+5.3%)

Width:

1719 mm67.7 in
🟒 +29 mm+1.1 in (+1.7%)
1690 mm66.5 in
πŸ”΄ -29 mm-1.1 in (-1.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1590 mm62.6 in
🟒 +90 mm+3.5 in (+6.0%)
1500 mm59.1 in
πŸ”΄ -90 mm-3.5 in (-5.7%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

350-390 liter12.4-13.8 cu ft
🟒 +137 liter+4.8 cu ft (+64.3%) - 🟒 +177 liter+6.3 cu ft (+83.1%)
213 liter7.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -177 liter-6.3 cu ft (-45.4%) - πŸ”΄ -137 liter-4.8 cu ft (-39.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1700 liter60.0 cu ft
🟒 +1138 liter+40.2 cu ft (+202.5%) - 🟒 +1205 liter+42.6 cu ft (+243.4%)
495-562 liter17.5-19.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -1205 liter-42.6 cu ft (-70.9%) - πŸ”΄ -1138 liter-40.2 cu ft (-66.9%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1020-1185 kg2249-2612 lbs
πŸ”΄ -85 kg-187 lbs (-7.7%) - 🟒 +185 kg+408 lbs (+18.5%)
1000-1105 kg2205-2436 lbs
πŸ”΄ -185 kg-408 lbs (-15.6%) - 🟒 +85 kg+187 lbs (+8.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1480-1560 kg3263-3439 lbs
πŸ”΄ -45 kg-99 lbs (-3.0%) - 🟒 +75 kg+165 lbs (+5.1%)
1485-1525 kg3274-3362 lbs
πŸ”΄ -75 kg-165 lbs (-4.8%) - 🟒 +45 kg+99 lbs (+3.0%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 5.5J x 15
  • 5J X 15
  • 15 inches
  • 14 inches
  • 17 inches

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)
  • 165/70 R14 (W:165 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 185/60 R15 (W:185 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 195/45 R17 (W:195 | H:45 | D:17)

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