Size comparison · drawn to scale
Opel Astra L vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177: size comparison
- Length A-Class W177 45 mm2 in longer
- Width Astra L 64 mm3 in wider
- Height About the same height
- Boot Astra L 67 L2.4 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:20 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 Astra L is 45 mm2 in shorter, 64 mm3 in wider and 1 mm0.0 in taller than the A-Class W177. Its wheelbase is 54 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | Astra L | A-Class W177 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,374 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,374 mm | 4,419 mm14 ft 6 in14 ft 6 in4,419 mm | −45 mm−2 in −1.0% |
| Width | 1,860 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,860 mm | 1,796 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,796 mm | +64 mm+3 in +3.6% |
| Height | 1,441 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,441 mm | 1,440 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,440 mm | +1 mm+0.0 in +0.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,675 mm | 2,729 mm8 ft 11 in8 ft 11 in2,729 mm | −54 mm−2 in −2.0% |
| Footprint | 8.14 m²87.6 sq ft87.6 sq ft8.14 m² | 7.94 m²85.4 sq ft85.4 sq ft7.94 m² | +0.20 m²+2.1 sq ft +2.5% |
| Boot | 422 L14.9 cu ft14.9 cu ft422 L | 355 L12.5 cu ft12.5 cu ft355 L | +67 L+2.4 cu ft +18.9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,332–1,678 kg2,937–3,699 lb2,937–3,699 lb1,332–1,678 kg | 1,350–1,680 kg2,976–3,704 lb2,976–3,704 lb1,350–1,680 kg | −18 kg−40 lb −1.3% |
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.
Astra L
- Single garage
- Tight 1,126 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 570 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 626 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 320 mm1 ft 1 in each side
A-Class W177
- Single garage
- Fits 1,081 mm3 ft 7 in to spare in length, 602 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 581 mm1 ft 11 in to spare in length, 352 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Opel Astra L or the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177?
The Opel Astra L is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Astra L is 45 mm shorter, 64 mm wider and 1 mm taller than the A-Class W177. Its wheelbase is 54 mm shorter.
Will the Opel Astra L and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Opel Astra L fits, but it is tight to get out (1,126 mm to spare in length, 570 mm each side). The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177 fits with room to open the doors (1,081 mm to spare in length, 602 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Opel Astra L: 422 L against 355 L in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177 (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.