Size comparison · drawn to scale
Nissan Sentra B19 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C117: size comparison
- Length Sentra B19 26 mm1 in longer
- Width Sentra B19 39 mm2 in wider
- Height Sentra B19 18 mm0.7 in taller
- Boot CLA-Class C117 65 L2.3 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:21 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 Sentra B19 is 26 mm1 in longer, 39 mm2 in wider and 18 mm0.7 in taller than the CLA-Class C117. Its wheelbase is 6 mm0.2 in longer.
| Dimension | Sentra B19 | CLA-Class C117 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,656 mm15 ft 3 in15 ft 3 in4,656 mm | 4,630 mm15 ft 2 in15 ft 2 in4,630 mm | +26 mm+1 in +0.6% |
| Width | 1,816 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,816 mm | 1,777 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,777 mm | +39 mm+2 in +2.2% |
| Height | 1,450 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,450 mm | 1,432 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,432 mm | +18 mm+0.7 in +1.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,705 mm | 2,699 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,699 mm | +6 mm+0.2 in +0.2% |
| Footprint | 8.46 m²91.0 sq ft91.0 sq ft8.46 m² | 8.23 m²88.6 sq ft88.6 sq ft8.23 m² | +0.23 m²+2.5 sq ft +2.8% |
| Boot | 405 L14.3 cu ft14.3 cu ft405 L | 470 L16.6 cu ft16.6 cu ft470 L | −65 L−2.3 cu ft −13.8% |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,395–1,525 kg3,075–3,362 lb3,075–3,362 lb1,395–1,525 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.
Sentra B19
- Single garage
- Tight 844 mm2 ft 9 in to spare in length, 592 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 344 mm1 ft 2 in to spare in length, 342 mm1 ft 1 in each side
CLA-Class C117
- Single garage
- Fits 870 mm2 ft 10 in to spare in length, 612 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 370 mm1 ft 3 in to spare in length, 362 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Nissan Sentra B19 or the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C117?
The Nissan Sentra B19 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Sentra B19 is 26 mm longer, 39 mm wider and 18 mm taller than the CLA-Class C117. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer.
Will the Nissan Sentra B19 and the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C117 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Nissan Sentra B19 fits, but it is tight to get out (844 mm to spare in length, 592 mm each side). The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C117 fits with room to open the doors (870 mm to spare in length, 612 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C117: 470 L against 405 L in the Nissan Sentra B19 (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.