Size comparison · drawn to scale
Audi A8 D5 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222: size comparison
- Length S-Class W222 124 mm5 in longer
- Width A8 D5 46 mm2 in wider
- Height S-Class W222 23 mm0.9 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:24 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 A8 D5 is 124 mm5 in shorter, 46 mm2 in wider and 23 mm0.9 in lower than the S-Class W222. Its wheelbase is 167 mm7 in shorter.
| Dimension | A8 D5 | S-Class W222 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,172 mm17 ft 0 in17 ft 0 in5,172 mm | 5,296 mm17 ft 5 in17 ft 5 in5,296 mm | −124 mm−5 in −2.3% |
| Width | 1,945 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,945 mm | 1,899 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,899 mm | +46 mm+2 in +2.4% |
| Height | 1,473 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,473 mm | 1,496 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,496 mm | −23 mm−0.9 in −1.5% |
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm9 ft 10 in9 ft 10 in2,998 mm | 3,165 mm10 ft 5 in10 ft 5 in3,165 mm | −167 mm−7 in −5.3% |
| Footprint | 10.06 m²108.3 sq ft108.3 sq ft10.06 m² | 10.06 m²108.3 sq ft108.3 sq ft10.06 m² | Same |
| Boot | 505 L17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft505 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,960–2,137 kg4,321–4,711 lb4,321–4,711 lb1,960–2,137 kg | Not in our catalog yet | - |
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.
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
S-Class W222
- Single garage
- Tight 204 mm8 in to spare in length, 551 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 296 mm1 ft 0 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Audi A8 D5 or the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222?
The Audi A8 D5 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The A8 D5 is 124 mm shorter, 46 mm wider and 23 mm lower than the S-Class W222. Its wheelbase is 167 mm shorter.
Will the Audi A8 D5 and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Audi A8 D5 fits, but it is tight to get out (328 mm to spare in length, 528 mm each side). The Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 fits, but it is tight to get out (204 mm to spare in length, 551 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.