Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 vs Ford Ka II: size comparison
- Length Ka II 45 mm2 in longer
- Width A-Class W168 61 mm2 in wider
- Height A-Class W168 69 mm3 in taller
- Boot A-Class W168 166 L5.9 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:21 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 A-Class W168 is 45 mm2 in shorter, 61 mm2 in wider and 69 mm3 in taller than the Ka II. Its wheelbase is 123 mm5 in longer.
| Dimension | A-Class W168 | Ka II | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,575 mm11 ft 9 in11 ft 9 in3,575 mm | 3,620 mm11 ft 11 in11 ft 11 in3,620 mm | −45 mm−2 in −1.2% |
| Width | 1,719 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,719 mm | 1,658 mm5 ft 5 in5 ft 5 in1,658 mm | +61 mm+2 in +3.7% |
| Height | 1,575 mm5 ft 2 in5 ft 2 in1,575 mm | 1,506 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,506 mm | +69 mm+3 in +4.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,423 mm7 ft 11 in7 ft 11 in2,423 mm | 2,300 mm7 ft 7 in7 ft 7 in2,300 mm | +123 mm+5 in +5.3% |
| Footprint | 6.15 m²66.1 sq ft66.1 sq ft6.15 m² | 6.00 m²64.6 sq ft64.6 sq ft6.00 m² | +0.14 m²+1.5 sq ft +2.4% |
| Boot | 390 L13.8 cu ft13.8 cu ft390 L | 224 L7.9 cu ft7.9 cu ft224 L | +166 L+5.9 cu ft +74.1% |
| Kerb weight | 1,115 kg2,458 lb2,458 lb1,115 kg | 1,015 kg2,238 lb2,238 lb1,015 kg | +100 kg+220 lb +9.9% |
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.
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.
A-Class W168
- Single garage
- Fits 1,925 mm6 ft 4 in to spare in length, 641 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,425 mm4 ft 8 in to spare in length, 391 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Ka II
- Single garage
- Fits 1,880 mm6 ft 2 in to spare in length, 671 mm2 ft 2 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,380 mm4 ft 6 in to spare in length, 421 mm1 ft 5 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 or the Ford Ka II?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The A-Class W168 is 45 mm shorter, 61 mm wider and 69 mm taller than the Ka II. Its wheelbase is 123 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 and the Ford Ka II fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 fits with room to open the doors (1,925 mm to spare in length, 641 mm each side). The Ford Ka II fits with room to open the doors (1,880 mm to spare in length, 671 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168: 390 L against 224 L in the Ford Ka II (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.