Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW i4 G26 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206: size comparison
- Length i4 G26 34 mm1 in longer
- Width i4 G26 32 mm1 in wider
- Height i4 G26 10 mm0.4 in taller
- Boot i4 G26 15 L0.5 cu ft more
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 Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The i4 G26 is 34 mm1 in longer, 32 mm1 in wider and 10 mm0.4 in taller than the C-Class W206. Its wheelbase is 9 mm0.4 in shorter.
| Dimension | i4 G26 | C-Class W206 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,785 mm15 ft 8 in15 ft 8 in4,785 mm | 4,751 mm15 ft 7 in15 ft 7 in4,751 mm | +34 mm+1 in +0.7% |
| Width | 1,852 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,852 mm | 1,820 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,820 mm | +32 mm+1 in +1.8% |
| Height | 1,448 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,448 mm | 1,438 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,438 mm | +10 mm+0.4 in +0.7% |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,856 mm | 2,865 mm9 ft 5 in9 ft 5 in2,865 mm | −9 mm−0.4 in −0.3% |
| Footprint | 8.86 m²95.4 sq ft95.4 sq ft8.86 m² | 8.65 m²93.1 sq ft93.1 sq ft8.65 m² | +0.22 m²+2.3 sq ft +2.5% |
| Boot | 470 L16.6 cu ft16.6 cu ft470 L | 455 L16.1 cu ft16.1 cu ft455 L | +15 L+0.5 cu ft +3.3% |
| Kerb weight | 2,070–2,290 kg4,564–5,049 lb4,564–5,049 lb2,070–2,290 kg | 1,650–1,824 kg3,638–4,021 lb3,638–4,021 lb1,650–1,824 kg | +420 kg+926 lb +25.5% |
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.
i4 G26
- Single garage
- Tight 715 mm2 ft 4 in to spare in length, 574 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 215 mm8 in to spare in length, 324 mm1 ft 1 in each side
C-Class W206
- Single garage
- Tight 749 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 590 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 249 mm10 in to spare in length, 340 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW i4 G26 or the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206?
The BMW i4 G26 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The i4 G26 is 34 mm longer, 32 mm wider and 10 mm taller than the C-Class W206. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter.
Will the BMW i4 G26 and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW i4 G26 fits, but it is tight to get out (715 mm to spare in length, 574 mm each side). The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 fits, but it is tight to get out (749 mm to spare in length, 590 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The BMW i4 G26: 470 L against 455 L in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
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.
