Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 vs Opel Astra K: size comparison
- Length Astra K 11 mm0.4 in longer
- Width Astra K 23 mm0.9 in wider
- Height B-Class W246 72 mm3 in taller
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 B-Class W246 is 11 mm0.4 in shorter, 23 mm0.9 in narrower and 72 mm3 in taller than the Astra K. Its wheelbase is 37 mm1 in longer.
| Dimension | B-Class W246 | Astra K | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,359 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,359 mm | 4,370 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,370 mm | −11 mm−0.4 in −0.3% |
| Width | 1,786 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,786 mm | 1,809 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,809 mm | −23 mm−0.9 in −1.3% |
| Height | 1,557 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,557 mm | 1,485 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,485 mm | +72 mm+3 in +4.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,699 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,699 mm | 2,662 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,662 mm | +37 mm+1 in +1.4% |
| Footprint | 7.79 m²83.8 sq ft83.8 sq ft7.79 m² | 7.91 m²85.1 sq ft85.1 sq ft7.91 m² | −0.12 m²−1.3 sq ft −1.5% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 370 L13.1 cu ft13.1 cu ft370 L | - |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,244–1,350 kg2,743–2,976 lb2,743–2,976 lb1,244–1,350 kg | - |
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.
B-Class W246
- Single garage
- Fits 1,141 mm3 ft 9 in to spare in length, 607 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 641 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 357 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Astra K
- Single garage
- Tight 1,130 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 596 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 630 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 346 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 or the Opel Astra K?
The Opel Astra K is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The B-Class W246 is 11 mm shorter, 23 mm narrower and 72 mm taller than the Astra K. Its wheelbase is 37 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 and the Opel Astra K fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 fits with room to open the doors (1,141 mm to spare in length, 607 mm each side). The Opel Astra K fits, but it is tight to get out (1,130 mm to spare in length, 596 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.