Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) vs Ford Thunderbird IX: size comparison
- Length Thunderbird IX 79 mm3 in longer
- Height CLS (C218) 65 mm3 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
Dimensions and difference
The CLS (C218) is 79 mm3 in shorter and 65 mm3 in taller than the Thunderbird IX. Its wheelbase is 227 mm9 in longer.
| Dimension | CLS (C218) | Thunderbird IX | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,940 mm16 ft 2 in16 ft 2 in4,940 mm | 5,019 mm16 ft 6 in16 ft 6 in5,019 mm | −79 mm−3 in −1.6% |
| Width | Not in our catalog yet | 1,806 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,806 mm | - |
| Height | 1,416 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,416 mm | 1,351 mm4 ft 5 in4 ft 5 in1,351 mm | +65 mm+3 in +4.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm9 ft 5 in9 ft 5 in2,874 mm | 2,647 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,647 mm | +227 mm+9 in +8.6% |
| Boot | 475 L16.8 cu ft16.8 cu ft475 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
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.
Thunderbird IX
- Single garage
- Tight 481 mm1 ft 7 in to spare in length, 597 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 19 mm0.7 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) or the Ford Thunderbird IX?
The Ford Thunderbird IX is the bigger car by length. The CLS (C218) is 79 mm shorter and 65 mm taller than the Thunderbird IX. Its wheelbase is 227 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) and the Ford Thunderbird IX fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Ford Thunderbird IX fits, but it is tight to get out (481 mm to spare in length, 597 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.