Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz W140 vs Tatra 603 603-1: size comparison
- Length W140 48 mm2 in longer
- Width 603 603-1 24 mm0.9 in wider
- Height 603 603-1 43 mm2 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:23 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 W140 is 48 mm2 in longer, 24 mm0.9 in narrower and 43 mm2 in lower than the 603 603-1. Its wheelbase is 292 mm11 in longer.
| Dimension | W140 | 603 603-1 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,113 mm16 ft 9 in16 ft 9 in5,113 mm | 5,065 mm16 ft 7 in16 ft 7 in5,065 mm | +48 mm+2 in +0.9% |
| Width | 1,886 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,886 mm | 1,910 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,910 mm | −24 mm−0.9 in −1.3% |
| Height | 1,486 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,486 mm | 1,529 mm5 ft 0 in5 ft 0 in1,529 mm | −43 mm−2 in −2.8% |
| Wheelbase | 3,040 mm10 ft 0 in10 ft 0 in3,040 mm | 2,748 mm9 ft 0 in9 ft 0 in2,748 mm | +292 mm+11 in +10.6% |
| Footprint | 9.64 m²103.8 sq ft103.8 sq ft9.64 m² | 9.67 m²104.1 sq ft104.1 sq ft9.67 m² | −0.03 m²−0.3 sq ft −0.3% |
| Boot | 525 L18.5 cu ft18.5 cu ft525 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,880–2,180 kg4,145–4,806 lb4,145–4,806 lb1,880–2,180 kg | 1,400 kg3,086 lb3,086 lb1,400 kg | +480 kg+1,058 lb +34.3% |
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.
W140
- Single garage
- Tight 387 mm1 ft 3 in to spare in length, 557 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 113 mm4 in too long
603 603-1
- Single garage
- Tight 435 mm1 ft 5 in to spare in length, 545 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 65 mm3 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz W140 or the Tatra 603 603-1?
The Tatra 603 603-1 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The W140 is 48 mm longer, 24 mm narrower and 43 mm lower than the 603 603-1. Its wheelbase is 292 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz W140 and the Tatra 603 603-1 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz W140 fits, but it is tight to get out (387 mm to spare in length, 557 mm each side). The Tatra 603 603-1 fits, but it is tight to get out (435 mm to spare in length, 545 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.