Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 vs Kia Optima: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width Optima 39 mm2 in wider
- Height About the same height
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 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 E-Class W211 is 6 mm0.2 in longer, 39 mm2 in narrower and 2 mm0.1 in lower than the Optima. Its wheelbase is 49 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | E-Class W211 | Optima | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,851 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,851 mm | 4,845 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,845 mm | +6 mm+0.2 in +0.1% |
| Width | 1,821 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,821 mm | 1,860 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,860 mm | −39 mm−2 in −2.1% |
| Height | 1,453 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,453 mm | 1,455 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,455 mm | −2 mm−0.1 in −0.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,854 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,854 mm | 2,805 mm9 ft 2 in9 ft 2 in2,805 mm | +49 mm+2 in +1.7% |
| Footprint | 8.83 m²95.1 sq ft95.1 sq ft8.83 m² | 9.01 m²97.0 sq ft97.0 sq ft9.01 m² | −0.18 m²−1.9 sq ft −2.0% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 505 L17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft505 L | - |
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.
E-Class W211
- Single garage
- Tight 649 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 590 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 149 mm6 in to spare in length, 340 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Optima
- Single garage
- Tight 655 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 570 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 155 mm6 in to spare in length, 320 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 or the Kia Optima?
The Kia Optima is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The E-Class W211 is 6 mm longer, 39 mm narrower and 2 mm lower than the Optima. Its wheelbase is 49 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 and the Kia Optima fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 fits, but it is tight to get out (649 mm to spare in length, 590 mm each side). The Kia Optima fits, but it is tight to get out (655 mm to spare in length, 570 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.