Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 vs Ford Taurus VI: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width Taurus VI 36 mm1 in wider
- Height Taurus VI 46 mm2 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 8 mm0.3 in shorter, 36 mm1 in narrower and 46 mm2 in lower than the Taurus VI. Its wheelbase is 167 mm7 in longer.
| Dimension | S-Class W222 | Taurus VI | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,146 mm16 ft 11 in16 ft 11 in5,146 mm | 5,154 mm16 ft 11 in16 ft 11 in5,154 mm | −8 mm−0.3 in −0.2% |
| Width | 1,899 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,899 mm | 1,935 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,935 mm | −36 mm−1 in −1.9% |
| Height | 1,496 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,496 mm | 1,542 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,542 mm | −46 mm−2 in −3.0% |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 mm9 ft 11 in9 ft 11 in3,035 mm | 2,868 mm9 ft 5 in9 ft 5 in2,868 mm | +167 mm+7 in +5.8% |
| Footprint | 9.77 m²105.2 sq ft105.2 sq ft9.77 m² | 9.97 m²107.3 sq ft107.3 sq ft9.97 m² | −0.20 m²−2.2 sq ft −2.0% |
| Kerb weight | 2,075–2,135 kg4,575–4,707 lb4,575–4,707 lb2,075–2,135 kg | 1,821 kg4,015 lb4,015 lb1,821 kg | +254 kg+560 lb +13.9% |
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
Taurus VI
- Single garage
- Tight 346 mm1 ft 2 in to spare in length, 533 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 154 mm6 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 or the Ford Taurus VI?
The Ford Taurus VI is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The S-Class W222 is 8 mm shorter, 36 mm narrower and 46 mm lower than the Taurus VI. Its wheelbase is 167 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 and the Ford Taurus VI 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 Ford Taurus VI fits, but it is tight to get out (346 mm to spare in length, 533 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.
