Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz W140 vs Jaguar XJ X351: size comparison
- Length XJ X351 17 mm0.7 in longer
- Width XJ X351 13 mm0.5 in wider
- Height W140 25 mm1 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Zoom in to read the measurements - or see the table below.
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 W140 is 17 mm0.7 in shorter, 13 mm0.5 in narrower and 25 mm1 in taller than the XJ X351. Its wheelbase is 8 mm0.3 in longer.
| Dimension | W140 | XJ X351 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,113 mm16 ft 9 in16 ft 9 in5,113 mm | 5,130 mm16 ft 10 in16 ft 10 in5,130 mm | −17 mm−0.7 in −0.3% |
| Width | 1,886 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,886 mm | 1,899 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,899 mm | −13 mm−0.5 in −0.7% |
| Height | 1,486 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,486 mm | 1,461 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,461 mm | +25 mm+1 in +1.7% |
| Wheelbase | 3,040 mm10 ft 0 in10 ft 0 in3,040 mm | 3,032 mm9 ft 11 in9 ft 11 in3,032 mm | +8 mm+0.3 in +0.3% |
| Footprint | 9.64 m²103.8 sq ft103.8 sq ft9.64 m² | 9.74 m²104.9 sq ft104.9 sq ft9.74 m² | −0.10 m²−1.1 sq ft −1.0% |
| Boot | 525 L18.5 cu ft18.5 cu ft525 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,880–2,180 kg4,145–4,806 lb4,145–4,806 lb1,880–2,180 kg | 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. 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.
W140
- Single garage
- Tight 387 mm1 ft 3 in to spare in length, 557 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 113 mm4 in too long
XJ X351
- Single garage
- Tight 370 mm1 ft 3 in to spare in length, 551 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 130 mm5 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz W140 or the Jaguar XJ X351?
The Jaguar XJ X351 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The W140 is 17 mm shorter, 13 mm narrower and 25 mm taller than the XJ X351. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz W140 and the Jaguar XJ X351 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz W140 fits, but it is tight to get out (387 mm to spare in length, 557 mm each side). The Jaguar XJ X351 fits, but it is tight to get out (370 mm to spare in length, 551 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.

