Size comparison · drawn to scale
Opel Astra K vs Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246: size comparison
- Length Astra K 11 mm0.4 in longer
- Width Astra K 23 mm0.9 in wider
- Height B-Class W246 72 mm3 in taller
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 K is 11 mm0.4 in longer, 23 mm0.9 in wider and 72 mm3 in lower than the B-Class W246. Its wheelbase is 37 mm1 in shorter.
| Dimension | Astra K | B-Class W246 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,370 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,370 mm | 4,359 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,359 mm | +11 mm+0.4 in +0.3% |
| Width | 1,809 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,809 mm | 1,786 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,786 mm | +23 mm+0.9 in +1.3% |
| Height | 1,485 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,485 mm | 1,557 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,557 mm | −72 mm−3 in −4.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,662 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,662 mm | 2,699 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,699 mm | −37 mm−1 in −1.4% |
| Footprint | 7.91 m²85.1 sq ft85.1 sq ft7.91 m² | 7.79 m²83.8 sq ft83.8 sq ft7.79 m² | +0.12 m²+1.3 sq ft +1.5% |
| Boot | 370 L13.1 cu ft13.1 cu ft370 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,244–1,350 kg2,743–2,976 lb2,743–2,976 lb1,244–1,350 kg | 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. 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 K
- Single garage
- Tight 1,130 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 596 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 630 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 346 mm1 ft 2 in each side
B-Class W246
- Single garage
- Fits 1,141 mm3 ft 9 in to spare in length, 607 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 641 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 357 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Opel Astra K or the Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246?
The Opel Astra K is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Astra K is 11 mm longer, 23 mm wider and 72 mm lower than the B-Class W246. Its wheelbase is 37 mm shorter.
Will the Opel Astra K and the Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Opel Astra K fits, but it is tight to get out (1,130 mm to spare in length, 596 mm each side). The Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 fits with room to open the doors (1,141 mm to spare in length, 607 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.