Size comparison · drawn to scale
Ford Thunderbird X vs Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C215: size comparison
- Length Thunderbird X 95 mm4 in longer
- Height CL 600 C215 56 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
Dimensions and difference
The Thunderbird X is 95 mm4 in longer and 56 mm2 in lower than the CL 600 C215. Its wheelbase is 15 mm0.6 in shorter.
| Dimension | Thunderbird X | CL 600 C215 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,088 mm16 ft 8 in16 ft 8 in5,088 mm | 4,993 mm16 ft 5 in16 ft 5 in4,993 mm | +95 mm+4 in +1.9% |
| Width | Not in our catalog yet | 1,857 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,857 mm | - |
| Height | 1,334 mm4 ft 5 in4 ft 5 in1,334 mm | 1,390 mm4 ft 7 in4 ft 7 in1,390 mm | −56 mm−2 in −4.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm9 ft 5 in9 ft 5 in2,870 mm | 2,885 mm9 ft 6 in9 ft 6 in2,885 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −0.5% |
| Kerb weight | 1,604–1,690 kg3,536–3,726 lb3,536–3,726 lb1,604–1,690 kg | 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. 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.
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 Ford Thunderbird X or the Mercedes-Benz CL 600 C215?
The Ford Thunderbird X is the bigger car by length. The Thunderbird X is 95 mm longer and 56 mm lower than the CL 600 C215. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter.
Will the Ford Thunderbird X 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.