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Background grid Buick Electra Sedan 1977-1979 Mercedes-Benz S Sedan 1972-1980
Spec height1 55.7 in 2
1 56.1 in Spec height1
 + 0.39 in
+ 3.58 in 2 77.2 in Spec width2
1 73.6 in Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 1972 - 1980
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Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1972 - 1980
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
Buick Electra Sedan 1977 - 1979
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Buick
Electra
Sedan
Gen. 5 | 1977 - 1979
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) Sedan 1972 vs. Buick Electra Limited Sedan 1977


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) Sedan 1972 is 3.58 in narrower and 0.39 in higher compared to Buick Electra Limited Sedan 1977. It offers 9% less cargo space.4,5

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
195.3 in
Length
222.1 in
+26.8
73.6 in
Width2
77.2 in
+3.6
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
56.1 in
+0.4
Height1
55.7 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
118.9 in
+6.1
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
3549.4 lbs
Weight4,6
3968.3 lbs
+12%
5
Seats max.
5
18.7 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
20.4 cu ft
+10%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 14750
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ 7200
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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