Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 vs Chevrolet Caprice IV: size comparison
- Length Caprice IV 142 mm6 in longer
- Width Caprice IV 57 mm2 in wider
- Height S-Class W222 81 mm3 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
Change cars
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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 · wheelbase estimated where unknown Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The S-Class W222 is 142 mm6 in shorter, 57 mm2 in narrower and 81 mm3 in taller than the Caprice IV.
| Dimension | S-Class W222 | Caprice IV | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,296 mm17 ft 5 in17 ft 5 in5,296 mm | 5,438 mm17 ft 10 in17 ft 10 in5,438 mm | −142 mm−6 in −2.6% |
| Width | 1,899 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,899 mm | 1,956 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,956 mm | −57 mm−2 in −2.9% |
| Height | 1,496 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,496 mm | 1,415 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,415 mm | +81 mm+3 in +5.7% |
| Wheelbase | 3,165 mm10 ft 5 in10 ft 5 in3,165 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Footprint | 10.06 m²108.3 sq ft108.3 sq ft10.06 m² | 10.64 m²114.5 sq ft114.5 sq ft10.64 m² | −0.58 m²−6.2 sq ft −5.4% |
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.
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 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
Caprice IV
- Single garage
- Tight 62 mm2 in to spare in length, 522 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 438 mm1 ft 5 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 or the Chevrolet Caprice IV?
The Chevrolet Caprice IV is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The S-Class W222 is 142 mm shorter, 57 mm narrower and 81 mm taller than the Caprice IV.
Will the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 and the Chevrolet Caprice IV 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 (204 mm to spare in length, 551 mm each side). The Chevrolet Caprice IV fits, but it is tight to get out (62 mm to spare in length, 522 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.