Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW 745i E23 vs Ford Mondeo CD391: size comparison
- Length Mondeo CD391 12 mm0.5 in longer
- Height Mondeo CD391 48 mm2 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles
Dimensions and difference
The 745i E23 is 12 mm0.5 in shorter and 48 mm2 in lower than the Mondeo CD391. Its wheelbase is 55 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | 745i E23 | Mondeo CD391 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,860 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,860 mm | 4,872 mm16 ft 0 in16 ft 0 in4,872 mm | −12 mm−0.5 in −0.2% |
| Width | 1,800 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,800 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Height | 1,430 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,430 mm | 1,478 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,478 mm | −48 mm−2 in −3.2% |
| Wheelbase | 2,795 mm9 ft 2 in9 ft 2 in2,795 mm | 2,850 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,850 mm | −55 mm−2 in −1.9% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 429 L15.2 cu ft15.2 cu ft429 L | - |
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.
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.
745i E23
- Single garage
- Fits 640 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 600 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 140 mm6 in to spare in length, 350 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW 745i E23 or the Ford Mondeo CD391?
The Ford Mondeo CD391 is the bigger car by length. The 745i E23 is 12 mm shorter and 48 mm lower than the Mondeo CD391. Its wheelbase is 55 mm shorter.
Will the BMW 745i E23 and the Ford Mondeo CD391 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW 745i E23 fits with room to open the doors (640 mm to spare in length, 600 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.
