Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) vs Mercury Cougar Eliminator I: size comparison
- Length CLS (C218) 17 mm0.7 in longer
- Height CLS (C218) 98 mm4 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 17 mm0.7 in longer and 98 mm4 in taller than the Cougar Eliminator I. Its wheelbase is 55 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | CLS (C218) | Cougar Eliminator I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,940 mm16 ft 2 in16 ft 2 in4,940 mm | 4,923 mm16 ft 2 in16 ft 2 in4,923 mm | +17 mm+0.7 in +0.3% |
| Width | Not in our catalog yet | 1,905 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,905 mm | - |
| Height | 1,416 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,416 mm | 1,318 mm4 ft 4 in4 ft 4 in1,318 mm | +98 mm+4 in +7.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm9 ft 5 in9 ft 5 in2,874 mm | 2,819 mm9 ft 3 in9 ft 3 in2,819 mm | +55 mm+2 in +2.0% |
| 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.
Cougar Eliminator I
- Single garage
- Tight 577 mm1 ft 11 in to spare in length, 548 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 77 mm3 in to spare in length, 298 mm1 ft 0 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) or the Mercury Cougar Eliminator I?
The Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) is the bigger car by length. The CLS (C218) is 17 mm longer and 98 mm taller than the Cougar Eliminator I. Its wheelbase is 55 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) and the Mercury Cougar Eliminator I fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercury Cougar Eliminator I fits, but it is tight to get out (577 mm to spare in length, 548 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.
