Head to head
Mike Mentzer vs Bill Pearl
Height, weight, measurements, age and contest record side by side.
Quick verdict
- Mike Mentzer is the taller of the two at 5'11" (180 cm), about 2 cm more than Bill Pearl.
- Bill Pearl is listed as heavier, at about 205 lb, roughly 4 lb more than Mike Mentzer.
- In contest wins, Mike Mentzer leads with 10 first-place finishes against 8 for Bill Pearl.
- Mike Mentzer has 1 Olympia title.
Measure
Mike Mentzer
Bill Pearl
Age
49 †
91 †
Height
5'11" · 180 cm
5'11" · 178 cm
Weight
230 lb · 104 kg
205 lb · 106 kg
Chest
52 in
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Arms
18 in
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Waist
31 in
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Olympia titles
1
0
Contest wins
10
8
Podium finishes
18
8
Division
—
Men's Open
Debut
1970s
1950s
Hometown
Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA
Prineville, Oregon
Nationality
United States
United States
Measurements are approximate and come from each athlete’s profile. Wins, podiums and Olympia titles are counted from the listed contest history. The crown marks who leads each row.
Mike Mentzer vs Bill Pearl: quick answers
Who is taller, Mike Mentzer or Bill Pearl?
Mike Mentzer is taller at about 180 cm, compared with 178 cm for Bill Pearl.
Who is heavier, Mike Mentzer or Bill Pearl?
Bill Pearl is listed at about 205 lb, and Mike Mentzer at about 230 lb. Stage weight changes from season to season.
Who has won more contests, Mike Mentzer or Bill Pearl?
Mike Mentzer has 10 first-place finishes and Bill Pearl has 8, based on their listed contest history.
How old are Mike Mentzer and Bill Pearl?
Mike Mentzer was 49 and Bill Pearl was 91.
