Size comparison · drawn to scale
Audi A8 D5 vs Mercedes-Benz W140: size comparison
- Length A8 D5 59 mm2 in longer
- Width A8 D5 59 mm2 in wider
- Height W140 13 mm0.5 in taller
- Boot W140 20 L0.7 cu ft more
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 A8 D5 is 59 mm2 in longer, 59 mm2 in wider and 13 mm0.5 in lower than the W140. Its wheelbase is 42 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | A8 D5 | W140 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,172 mm17 ft 0 in17 ft 0 in5,172 mm | 5,113 mm16 ft 9 in16 ft 9 in5,113 mm | +59 mm+2 in +1.2% |
| Width | 1,945 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,945 mm | 1,886 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,886 mm | +59 mm+2 in +3.1% |
| Height | 1,473 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,473 mm | 1,486 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,486 mm | −13 mm−0.5 in −0.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm9 ft 10 in9 ft 10 in2,998 mm | 3,040 mm10 ft 0 in10 ft 0 in3,040 mm | −42 mm−2 in −1.4% |
| Footprint | 10.06 m²108.3 sq ft108.3 sq ft10.06 m² | 9.64 m²103.8 sq ft103.8 sq ft9.64 m² | +0.42 m²+4.5 sq ft +4.3% |
| Boot | 505 L17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft505 L | 525 L18.5 cu ft18.5 cu ft525 L | −20 L−0.7 cu ft −3.8% |
| Kerb weight | 1,960–2,137 kg4,321–4,711 lb4,321–4,711 lb1,960–2,137 kg | 1,880–2,180 kg4,145–4,806 lb4,145–4,806 lb1,880–2,180 kg | +80 kg+176 lb +4.3% |
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.
A8 D5
- Single garage
- Tight 328 mm1 ft 1 in to spare in length, 528 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 172 mm7 in too long
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
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Audi A8 D5 or the Mercedes-Benz W140?
The Audi A8 D5 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The A8 D5 is 59 mm longer, 59 mm wider and 13 mm lower than the W140. Its wheelbase is 42 mm shorter.
Will the Audi A8 D5 and the Mercedes-Benz W140 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Audi A8 D5 fits, but it is tight to get out (328 mm to spare in length, 528 mm each side). The Mercedes-Benz W140 fits, but it is tight to get out (387 mm to spare in length, 557 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz W140: 525 L against 505 L in the Audi A8 D5 (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.