Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C216 vs Ford Thunderbird X: size comparison
- Length Thunderbird X 23 mm0.9 in longer
- Height CL 600 C216 83 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 CL 600 C216 is 23 mm0.9 in shorter and 83 mm3 in taller than the Thunderbird X. Its wheelbase is 85 mm3 in longer.
| Dimension | CL 600 C216 | Thunderbird X | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,065 mm16 ft 7 in16 ft 7 in5,065 mm | 5,088 mm16 ft 8 in16 ft 8 in5,088 mm | −23 mm−0.9 in −0.5% |
| Width | 1,872 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,872 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Height | 1,417 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,417 mm | 1,334 mm4 ft 5 in4 ft 5 in1,334 mm | +83 mm+3 in +6.2% |
| Wheelbase | 2,955 mm9 ft 8 in9 ft 8 in2,955 mm | 2,870 mm9 ft 5 in9 ft 5 in2,870 mm | +85 mm+3 in +3.0% |
| Kerb weight | 2,045 kg4,508 lb4,508 lb2,045 kg | 1,604–1,690 kg3,536–3,726 lb3,536–3,726 lb1,604–1,690 kg | +441 kg+972 lb +27.5% |
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.
CL 600 C216
- Single garage
- Tight 435 mm1 ft 5 in to spare in length, 564 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 65 mm3 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C216 or the Ford Thunderbird X?
The Ford Thunderbird X is the bigger car by length. The CL 600 C216 is 23 mm shorter and 83 mm taller than the Thunderbird X. Its wheelbase is 85 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C216 and the Ford Thunderbird X fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C216 fits, but it is tight to get out (435 mm to spare in length, 564 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.
