Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz EQS V297 vs Audi A8 D5: size comparison
- Length EQS V297 44 mm2 in longer
- Width A8 D5 19 mm0.7 in wider
- Height EQS V297 39 mm2 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:23 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The EQS V297 is 44 mm2 in longer, 19 mm0.7 in narrower and 39 mm2 in taller than the A8 D5. Its wheelbase is 212 mm8 in longer.
| Dimension | EQS V297 | A8 D5 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,216 mm17 ft 1 in17 ft 1 in5,216 mm | 5,172 mm17 ft 0 in17 ft 0 in5,172 mm | +44 mm+2 in +0.9% |
| Width | 1,926 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,926 mm | 1,945 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,945 mm | −19 mm−0.7 in −1.0% |
| Height | 1,512 mm5 ft 0 in5 ft 0 in1,512 mm | 1,473 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,473 mm | +39 mm+2 in +2.6% |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm10 ft 6 in10 ft 6 in3,210 mm | 2,998 mm9 ft 10 in9 ft 10 in2,998 mm | +212 mm+8 in +7.1% |
| Footprint | 10.05 m²108.1 sq ft108.1 sq ft10.05 m² | 10.06 m²108.3 sq ft108.3 sq ft10.06 m² | −0.01 m²−0.1 sq ft −0.1% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 505 L17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft505 L | - |
| Kerb weight | 2,439–2,794 kg5,377–6,160 lb5,377–6,160 lb2,439–2,794 kg | 1,960–2,137 kg4,321–4,711 lb4,321–4,711 lb1,960–2,137 kg | +479 kg+1,056 lb +24.4% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
EQS V297
- Single garage
- Tight 284 mm11 in to spare in length, 537 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 216 mm9 in too long
A8 D5
- Single garage
- Tight 328 mm1 ft 1 in to spare in length, 528 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 172 mm7 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz EQS V297 or the Audi A8 D5?
The Audi A8 D5 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The EQS V297 is 44 mm longer, 19 mm narrower and 39 mm taller than the A8 D5. Its wheelbase is 212 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz EQS V297 and the Audi A8 D5 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz EQS V297 fits, but it is tight to get out (284 mm to spare in length, 537 mm each side). The Audi A8 D5 fits, but it is tight to get out (328 mm to spare in length, 528 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.

