Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz 600 W100 (SWB) vs BMW 7 Series G70: size comparison
- Length 600 W100 (SWB) 149 mm6 in longer
- Width About the same width
- Height 7 Series G70 44 mm2 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:25 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 600 W100 (SWB) is 149 mm6 in longer, the same width and 44 mm2 in lower than the 7 Series G70. Its wheelbase is 15 mm0.6 in shorter.
| Dimension | 600 W100 (SWB) | 7 Series G70 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,540 mm18 ft 2 in18 ft 2 in5,540 mm | 5,391 mm17 ft 8 in17 ft 8 in5,391 mm | +149 mm+6 in +2.8% |
| Width | 1,950 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,950 mm | 1,950 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,950 mm | Same |
| Height | 1,500 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,500 mm | 1,544 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,544 mm | −44 mm−2 in −2.8% |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm10 ft 6 in10 ft 6 in3,200 mm | 3,215 mm10 ft 7 in10 ft 7 in3,215 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −0.5% |
| Footprint | 10.80 m²116.3 sq ft116.3 sq ft10.80 m² | 10.51 m²113.2 sq ft113.2 sq ft10.51 m² | +0.29 m²+3.1 sq ft +2.8% |
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.
600 W100 (SWB)
- Single garage
- Does not fit 40 mm2 in too long
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 540 mm1 ft 9 in too long
7 Series G70
- Single garage
- Tight 109 mm4 in to spare in length, 525 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 391 mm1 ft 3 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz 600 W100 (SWB) or the BMW 7 Series G70?
The Mercedes-Benz 600 W100 (SWB) is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 600 W100 (SWB) is 149 mm longer, the same width and 44 mm lower than the 7 Series G70. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter.
Will the Mercedes-Benz 600 W100 (SWB) and the BMW 7 Series G70 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz 600 W100 (SWB) does not fit (40 mm too long). The BMW 7 Series G70 fits, but it is tight to get out (109 mm to spare in length, 525 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.