Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 vs Opel Astra L: size comparison
- Length Astra L 15 mm0.6 in longer
- Width Astra L 74 mm3 in wider
- Height B-Class W246 116 mm5 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 B-Class W246 is 15 mm0.6 in shorter, 74 mm3 in narrower and 116 mm5 in taller than the Astra L. Its wheelbase is 24 mm0.9 in longer.
| Dimension | B-Class W246 | Astra L | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,359 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,359 mm | 4,374 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,374 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −0.3% |
| Width | 1,786 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,786 mm | 1,860 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,860 mm | −74 mm−3 in −4.0% |
| Height | 1,557 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,557 mm | 1,441 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,441 mm | +116 mm+5 in +8.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,699 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,699 mm | 2,675 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,675 mm | +24 mm+0.9 in +0.9% |
| Footprint | 7.79 m²83.8 sq ft83.8 sq ft7.79 m² | 8.14 m²87.6 sq ft87.6 sq ft8.14 m² | −0.35 m²−3.8 sq ft −4.3% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 422 L14.9 cu ft14.9 cu ft422 L | - |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,332–1,678 kg2,937–3,699 lb2,937–3,699 lb1,332–1,678 kg | - |
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.
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
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
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 or the Opel Astra L?
The Opel Astra L is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The B-Class W246 is 15 mm shorter, 74 mm narrower and 116 mm taller than the Astra L. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 and the Opel Astra L fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 fits with room to open the doors (1,141 mm to spare in length, 607 mm each side). The Opel Astra L fits, but it is tight to get out (1,126 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.
