Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 vs Kia Picanto JA: size comparison
- Length Picanto JA 30 mm1 in longer
- Width A-Class W168 124 mm5 in wider
- Height A-Class W168 90 mm4 in taller
- Boot A-Class W168 135 L4.8 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:21 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 A-Class W168 is 30 mm1 in shorter, 124 mm5 in wider and 90 mm4 in taller than the Picanto JA. Its wheelbase is 23 mm0.9 in longer.
| Dimension | A-Class W168 | Picanto JA | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,575 mm11 ft 9 in11 ft 9 in3,575 mm | 3,605 mm11 ft 10 in11 ft 10 in3,605 mm | −30 mm−1 in −0.8% |
| Width | 1,719 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,719 mm | 1,595 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,595 mm | +124 mm+5 in +7.8% |
| Height | 1,575 mm5 ft 2 in5 ft 2 in1,575 mm | 1,485 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,485 mm | +90 mm+4 in +6.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,423 mm7 ft 11 in7 ft 11 in2,423 mm | 2,400 mm7 ft 10 in7 ft 10 in2,400 mm | +23 mm+0.9 in +1.0% |
| Footprint | 6.15 m²66.1 sq ft66.1 sq ft6.15 m² | 5.75 m²61.9 sq ft61.9 sq ft5.75 m² | +0.40 m²+4.3 sq ft +6.9% |
| Boot | 390 L13.8 cu ft13.8 cu ft390 L | 255 L9.0 cu ft9.0 cu ft255 L | +135 L+4.8 cu ft +52.9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,115 kg2,458 lb2,458 lb1,115 kg | 1,124 kg2,478 lb2,478 lb1,124 kg | −9 kg−20 lb −0.8% |
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.
A-Class W168
- Single garage
- Fits 1,925 mm6 ft 4 in to spare in length, 641 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,425 mm4 ft 8 in to spare in length, 391 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Picanto JA
- Single garage
- Fits 1,895 mm6 ft 3 in to spare in length, 703 mm2 ft 4 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,395 mm4 ft 7 in to spare in length, 453 mm1 ft 6 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 or the Kia Picanto JA?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The A-Class W168 is 30 mm shorter, 124 mm wider and 90 mm taller than the Picanto JA. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 and the Kia Picanto JA fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 fits with room to open the doors (1,925 mm to spare in length, 641 mm each side). The Kia Picanto JA fits with room to open the doors (1,895 mm to spare in length, 703 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168: 390 L against 255 L in the Kia Picanto JA (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.