Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) vs Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C215: size comparison
- Length CL 600 C215 53 mm2 in longer
- Height CLS (C218) 26 mm1 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles
Dimensions and difference
The CLS (C218) is 53 mm2 in shorter and 26 mm1 in taller than the CL 600 C215. Its wheelbase is 11 mm0.4 in shorter.
| Dimension | CLS (C218) | CL 600 C215 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,940 mm16 ft 2 in16 ft 2 in4,940 mm | 4,993 mm16 ft 5 in16 ft 5 in4,993 mm | −53 mm−2 in −1.1% |
| Width | Not in our catalog yet | 1,857 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,857 mm | - |
| Height | 1,416 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,416 mm | 1,390 mm4 ft 7 in4 ft 7 in1,390 mm | +26 mm+1 in +1.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm9 ft 5 in9 ft 5 in2,874 mm | 2,885 mm9 ft 6 in9 ft 6 in2,885 mm | −11 mm−0.4 in −0.4% |
| Boot | 475 L16.8 cu ft16.8 cu ft475 L | 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.
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.
CL 600 C215
- Single garage
- Tight 507 mm1 ft 8 in to spare in length, 572 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 7 mm0.3 in to spare in length, 322 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) or the Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C215?
The Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C215 is the bigger car by length. The CLS (C218) is 53 mm shorter and 26 mm taller than the CL 600 C215. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter.
Will the Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) and the Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C215 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C215 fits, but it is tight to get out (507 mm to spare in length, 572 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.