Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177 vs Ford Focus IV: size comparison
- Length A-Class W177 41 mm2 in longer
- Width Focus IV 29 mm1 in wider
- Height Focus IV 14 mm0.6 in taller
- Boot Focus IV 20 L0.7 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:20 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 A-Class W177 is 41 mm2 in longer, 29 mm1 in narrower and 14 mm0.6 in lower than the Focus IV. Its wheelbase is 29 mm1 in longer.
| Dimension | A-Class W177 | Focus IV | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,419 mm14 ft 6 in14 ft 6 in4,419 mm | 4,378 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,378 mm | +41 mm+2 in +0.9% |
| Width | 1,796 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,796 mm | 1,825 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,825 mm | −29 mm−1 in −1.6% |
| Height | 1,440 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,440 mm | 1,454 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,454 mm | −14 mm−0.6 in −1.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm8 ft 11 in8 ft 11 in2,729 mm | 2,700 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,700 mm | +29 mm+1 in +1.1% |
| Footprint | 7.94 m²85.4 sq ft85.4 sq ft7.94 m² | 7.99 m²86.0 sq ft86.0 sq ft7.99 m² | −0.05 m²−0.6 sq ft −0.7% |
| Boot | 355 L12.5 cu ft12.5 cu ft355 L | 375 L13.2 cu ft13.2 cu ft375 L | −20 L−0.7 cu ft −5.3% |
| Kerb weight | 1,350–1,680 kg2,976–3,704 lb2,976–3,704 lb1,350–1,680 kg | 1,344–1,578 kg2,963–3,479 lb2,963–3,479 lb1,344–1,578 kg | +6 kg+13 lb +0.4% |
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.
A-Class W177
- Single garage
- Fits 1,081 mm3 ft 7 in to spare in length, 602 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 581 mm1 ft 11 in to spare in length, 352 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Focus IV
- Single garage
- Tight 1,122 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 588 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 622 mm2 ft 0 in to spare in length, 338 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177 or the Ford Focus IV?
The Ford Focus IV is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The A-Class W177 is 41 mm longer, 29 mm narrower and 14 mm lower than the Focus IV. Its wheelbase is 29 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177 and the Ford Focus IV fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177 fits with room to open the doors (1,081 mm to spare in length, 602 mm each side). The Ford Focus IV fits, but it is tight to get out (1,122 mm to spare in length, 588 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Ford Focus IV: 375 L against 355 L in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177 (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.