Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 vs Audi A8 D5: size comparison
- Length A8 D5 26 mm1 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 1:23 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 S-Class W222 is 26 mm1 in shorter, 46 mm2 in narrower and 23 mm0.9 in taller than the A8 D5. Its wheelbase is 37 mm1 in longer.
| Dimension | S-Class W222 | A8 D5 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,146 mm16 ft 11 in16 ft 11 in5,146 mm | 5,172 mm17 ft 0 in17 ft 0 in5,172 mm | −26 mm−1 in −0.5% |
| Width | 1,899 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,899 mm | 1,945 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,945 mm | −46 mm−2 in −2.4% |
| Height | 1,496 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,496 mm | 1,473 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,473 mm | +23 mm+0.9 in +1.6% |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 mm9 ft 11 in9 ft 11 in3,035 mm | 2,998 mm9 ft 10 in9 ft 10 in2,998 mm | +37 mm+1 in +1.2% |
| Footprint | 9.77 m²105.2 sq ft105.2 sq ft9.77 m² | 10.06 m²108.3 sq ft108.3 sq ft10.06 m² | −0.29 m²−3.1 sq ft −2.9% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 505 L17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft505 L | - |
| Kerb weight | 2,075–2,135 kg4,575–4,707 lb4,575–4,707 lb2,075–2,135 kg | 1,960–2,137 kg4,321–4,711 lb4,321–4,711 lb1,960–2,137 kg | +115 kg+254 lb +5.9% |
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.
S-Class W222
- Single garage
- Tight 354 mm1 ft 2 in to spare in length, 551 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 146 mm6 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 S-Class W222 or the Audi A8 D5?
The Audi A8 D5 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The S-Class W222 is 26 mm shorter, 46 mm narrower and 23 mm taller than the A8 D5. Its wheelbase is 37 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 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 S-Class W222 fits, but it is tight to get out (354 mm to spare in length, 551 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.