Size comparison · drawn to scale
Honda Civic XI vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203: size comparison
- Length Civic XI 23 mm0.9 in longer
- Width Civic XI 73 mm3 in wider
- Height C-Class W203 16 mm0.6 in taller
- Boot C-Class W203 45 L1.6 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:20 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 Civic XI is 23 mm0.9 in longer, 73 mm3 in wider and 16 mm0.6 in lower than the C-Class W203. Its wheelbase is 21 mm0.8 in longer.
| Dimension | Civic XI | C-Class W203 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,549 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,549 mm | 4,526 mm14 ft 10 in14 ft 10 in4,526 mm | +23 mm+0.9 in +0.5% |
| Width | 1,801 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,801 mm | 1,728 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,728 mm | +73 mm+3 in +4.2% |
| Height | 1,410 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,410 mm | 1,426 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,426 mm | −16 mm−0.6 in −1.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,736 mm9 ft 0 in9 ft 0 in2,736 mm | 2,715 mm8 ft 11 in8 ft 11 in2,715 mm | +21 mm+0.8 in +0.8% |
| Footprint | 8.19 m²88.2 sq ft88.2 sq ft8.19 m² | 7.82 m²84.2 sq ft84.2 sq ft7.82 m² | +0.37 m²+4.0 sq ft +4.8% |
| Boot | 410 L14.5 cu ft14.5 cu ft410 L | 455 L16.1 cu ft16.1 cu ft455 L | −45 L−1.6 cu ft −9.9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,517 kg3,344 lb3,344 lb1,517 kg | 1,485–1,530 kg3,274–3,373 lb3,274–3,373 lb1,485–1,530 kg | +32 kg+71 lb +2.2% |
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.
Civic XI
- Single garage
- Tight 951 mm3 ft 1 in to spare in length, 600 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 451 mm1 ft 6 in to spare in length, 350 mm1 ft 2 in each side
C-Class W203
- Single garage
- Fits 974 mm3 ft 2 in to spare in length, 636 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 474 mm1 ft 7 in to spare in length, 386 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Honda Civic XI or the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203?
The Honda Civic XI is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Civic XI is 23 mm longer, 73 mm wider and 16 mm lower than the C-Class W203. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer.
Will the Honda Civic XI and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Honda Civic XI fits, but it is tight to get out (951 mm to spare in length, 600 mm each side). The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 fits with room to open the doors (974 mm to spare in length, 636 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203: 455 L against 410 L in the Honda Civic XI (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.