Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 vs Volvo V40 I: size comparison
- Length V40 I 10 mm0.4 in longer
- Width V40 I 16 mm0.6 in wider
- Height B-Class W246 112 mm4 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 10 mm0.4 in shorter, 16 mm0.6 in narrower and 112 mm4 in taller than the V40 I. Its wheelbase is 52 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | B-Class W246 | V40 I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,359 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,359 mm | 4,369 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,369 mm | −10 mm−0.4 in −0.2% |
| Width | 1,786 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,786 mm | 1,802 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,802 mm | −16 mm−0.6 in −0.9% |
| Height | 1,557 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,557 mm | 1,445 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,445 mm | +112 mm+4 in +7.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,699 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,699 mm | 2,647 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,647 mm | +52 mm+2 in +2.0% |
| Footprint | 7.79 m²83.8 sq ft83.8 sq ft7.79 m² | 7.87 m²84.7 sq ft84.7 sq ft7.87 m² | −0.09 m²−0.9 sq ft −1.1% |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,453–1,486 kg3,203–3,276 lb3,203–3,276 lb1,453–1,486 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
V40 I
- Single garage
- Tight 1,131 mm3 ft 9 in to spare in length, 599 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 631 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 349 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 or the Volvo V40 I?
The Volvo V40 I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The B-Class W246 is 10 mm shorter, 16 mm narrower and 112 mm taller than the V40 I. Its wheelbase is 52 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 and the Volvo V40 I 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 Volvo V40 I fits, but it is tight to get out (1,131 mm to spare in length, 599 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.
