Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 vs Skoda Scala I: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width About the same width
- Height B-Class W246 86 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 B-Class W246 is 3 mm0.1 in shorter, 7 mm0.3 in narrower and 86 mm3 in taller than the Scala I. Its wheelbase is 50 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | B-Class W246 | Scala I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,359 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,359 mm | 4,362 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,362 mm | −3 mm−0.1 in −0.1% |
| Width | 1,786 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,786 mm | 1,793 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,793 mm | −7 mm−0.3 in −0.4% |
| Height | 1,557 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,557 mm | 1,471 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,471 mm | +86 mm+3 in +5.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,699 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,699 mm | 2,649 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,649 mm | +50 mm+2 in +1.9% |
| Footprint | 7.79 m²83.8 sq ft83.8 sq ft7.79 m² | 7.82 m²84.2 sq ft84.2 sq ft7.82 m² | −0.04 m²−0.4 sq ft −0.5% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 467 L16.5 cu ft16.5 cu ft467 L | - |
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.
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
Scala I
- Single garage
- Fits 1,138 mm3 ft 9 in to spare in length, 604 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 638 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 354 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 or the Skoda Scala I?
They are practically the same size. The B-Class W246 is 3 mm shorter, 7 mm narrower and 86 mm taller than the Scala I. Its wheelbase is 50 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 and the Skoda Scala I 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 Skoda Scala I fits with room to open the doors (1,138 mm to spare in length, 604 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.
