Size comparison · drawn to scale
Kia Optima vs Mercedes-Benz E 320 W211: size comparison
- Length Optima 11 mm0.4 in longer
- 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
Dimensions and difference
The Optima is 11 mm0.4 in longer and 7 mm0.3 in taller than the E 320 W211. Its wheelbase is 49 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | Optima | E 320 W211 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,845 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,845 mm | 4,834 mm15 ft 10 in15 ft 10 in4,834 mm | +11 mm+0.4 in +0.2% |
| Width | 1,860 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,860 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Height | 1,455 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,455 mm | 1,448 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,448 mm | +7 mm+0.3 in +0.5% |
| Wheelbase | 2,805 mm9 ft 2 in9 ft 2 in2,805 mm | 2,854 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,854 mm | −49 mm−2 in −1.7% |
| Boot | 505 L17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft505 L | 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.
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.
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 Kia Optima or the Mercedes-Benz E 320 W211?
The Kia Optima is the bigger car by length. The Optima is 11 mm longer and 7 mm taller than the E 320 W211. Its wheelbase is 49 mm shorter.
Will the Kia Optima and the Mercedes-Benz E 320 W211 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: 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.