Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 vs Mini Hatch F56/F55: size comparison
- Length Hatch F56/F55 12 mm0.5 in longer
- Width A-Class W169 37 mm1 in wider
- Height A-Class W169 179 mm7 in taller
- Boot A-Class W169 224 L7.9 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 W169 is 12 mm0.5 in shorter, 37 mm1 in wider and 179 mm7 in taller than the Hatch F56/F55. Its wheelbase is 73 mm3 in longer.
| Dimension | A-Class W169 | Hatch F56/F55 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,838 mm12 ft 7 in12 ft 7 in3,838 mm | 3,850 mm12 ft 8 in12 ft 8 in3,850 mm | −12 mm−0.5 in −0.3% |
| Width | 1,764 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,764 mm | 1,727 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,727 mm | +37 mm+1 in +2.1% |
| Height | 1,593 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,593 mm | 1,414 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,414 mm | +179 mm+7 in +12.7% |
| Wheelbase | 2,568 mm8 ft 5 in8 ft 5 in2,568 mm | 2,495 mm8 ft 2 in8 ft 2 in2,495 mm | +73 mm+3 in +2.9% |
| Footprint | 6.77 m²72.9 sq ft72.9 sq ft6.77 m² | 6.65 m²71.6 sq ft71.6 sq ft6.65 m² | +0.12 m²+1.3 sq ft +1.8% |
| Boot | 435 L15.4 cu ft15.4 cu ft435 L | 211 L7.5 cu ft7.5 cu ft211 L | +224 L+7.9 cu ft +106.2% |
| Kerb weight | 1,195 kg2,635 lb2,635 lb1,195 kg | 1,266–1,442 kg2,791–3,179 lb2,791–3,179 lb1,266–1,442 kg | −71 kg−157 lb −5.6% |
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.
A-Class W169
- Single garage
- Fits 1,662 mm5 ft 5 in to spare in length, 618 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,162 mm3 ft 10 in to spare in length, 368 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Hatch F56/F55
- Single garage
- Fits 1,650 mm5 ft 5 in to spare in length, 637 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,150 mm3 ft 9 in to spare in length, 387 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 or the Mini Hatch F56/F55?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The A-Class W169 is 12 mm shorter, 37 mm wider and 179 mm taller than the Hatch F56/F55. Its wheelbase is 73 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 and the Mini Hatch F56/F55 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 fits with room to open the doors (1,662 mm to spare in length, 618 mm each side). The Mini Hatch F56/F55 fits with room to open the doors (1,650 mm to spare in length, 637 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 W169: 435 L against 211 L in the Mini Hatch F56/F55 (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.