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Background grid Mercedes-Benz S Sedan 1972-1980 Buick Electra Sedan 1977-1979
Spec height1 1.425 m 2 
+ 1 cm
1 1.415 m Spec height1
2 1.87 m Spec width2
+ 9.1 cm 1 1.961 m Spec width2
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Buick Electra Sedan 1977 - 1979
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Buick
Electra
Sedan
Gen. 5 | 1977 - 1979
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 1972 - 1980
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Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1972 - 1980
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBuick Electra Limited Sedan 1977 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) Sedan 1972


Dimensions & Specifications | Buick Electra Limited Sedan 1977 is 9.1 cm wider and 1 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) Sedan 1972. It offers 10% more cargo space.4,5

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
564.1 cm
+68.1
Length
496 cm
196.1 cm
+9.1
Width2
187 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
141.5 cm
Height1
142.5 cm
+1
302 cm
+15.5
Wheelbase
286.5 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1800 kg
+12%
Weight4,6
1610 kg
5
Seats max.
5
578 l
+10%
Cargo volume EU4
530 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ --
Price EU7
€ 14750
$ 7200
Price US7
$ --
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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Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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