Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 vs Volkswagen Passat B8: size comparison
- Length Passat B8 16 mm0.6 in longer
- Width Passat B8 12 mm0.5 in wider
- Height Passat B8 18 mm0.7 in taller
- Boot Passat B8 131 L4.6 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:21 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles · wheelbase estimated where unknown Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The C-Class W206 is 16 mm0.6 in shorter, 12 mm0.5 in narrower and 18 mm0.7 in lower than the Passat B8.
| Dimension | C-Class W206 | Passat B8 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,751 mm15 ft 7 in15 ft 7 in4,751 mm | 4,767 mm15 ft 8 in15 ft 8 in4,767 mm | −16 mm−0.6 in −0.3% |
| Width | 1,820 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,820 mm | 1,832 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,832 mm | −12 mm−0.5 in −0.7% |
| Height | 1,438 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,438 mm | 1,456 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,456 mm | −18 mm−0.7 in −1.2% |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm9 ft 5 in9 ft 5 in2,865 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Footprint | 8.65 m²93.1 sq ft93.1 sq ft8.65 m² | 8.73 m²94.0 sq ft94.0 sq ft8.73 m² | −0.09 m²−0.9 sq ft −1.0% |
| Boot | 455 L16.1 cu ft16.1 cu ft455 L | 586 L20.7 cu ft20.7 cu ft586 L | −131 L−4.6 cu ft −22.4% |
| Kerb weight | 1,650–1,824 kg3,638–4,021 lb3,638–4,021 lb1,650–1,824 kg | 1,387–1,721 kg3,058–3,794 lb3,058–3,794 lb1,387–1,721 kg | +263 kg+580 lb +19.0% |
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.
C-Class W206
- Single garage
- Tight 749 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 590 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 249 mm10 in to spare in length, 340 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Passat B8
- Single garage
- Tight 733 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 584 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 233 mm9 in to spare in length, 334 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 or the Volkswagen Passat B8?
The Volkswagen Passat B8 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The C-Class W206 is 16 mm shorter, 12 mm narrower and 18 mm lower than the Passat B8.
Will the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 and the Volkswagen Passat B8 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 fits, but it is tight to get out (749 mm to spare in length, 590 mm each side). The Volkswagen Passat B8 fits, but it is tight to get out (733 mm to spare in length, 584 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen Passat B8: 586 L against 455 L in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206 (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.