Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C216) vs Ford Thunderbird X: size comparison
- Length Thunderbird X 23 mm0.9 in longer
- Height CL 500 (C216) 84 mm3 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:23 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles
Dimensions and difference
The CL 500 (C216) is 23 mm0.9 in shorter and 84 mm3 in taller than the Thunderbird X. Its wheelbase is 85 mm3 in longer.
| Dimension | CL 500 (C216) | Thunderbird X | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,065 mm16 ft 7 in16 ft 7 in5,065 mm | 5,088 mm16 ft 8 in16 ft 8 in5,088 mm | −23 mm−0.9 in −0.5% |
| Width | 1,871 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,871 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Height | 1,418 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,418 mm | 1,334 mm4 ft 5 in4 ft 5 in1,334 mm | +84 mm+3 in +6.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,955 mm9 ft 8 in9 ft 8 in2,955 mm | 2,870 mm9 ft 5 in9 ft 5 in2,870 mm | +85 mm+3 in +3.0% |
| Kerb weight | 1,995–2,070 kg4,398–4,564 lb4,398–4,564 lb1,995–2,070 kg | 1,604–1,690 kg3,536–3,726 lb3,536–3,726 lb1,604–1,690 kg | +391 kg+862 lb +24.4% |
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.
CL 500 (C216)
- Single garage
- Tight 435 mm1 ft 5 in to spare in length, 565 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 65 mm3 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C216) or the Ford Thunderbird X?
The Ford Thunderbird X is the bigger car by length. The CL 500 (C216) is 23 mm shorter and 84 mm taller than the Thunderbird X. Its wheelbase is 85 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C216) and the Ford Thunderbird X fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C216) fits, but it is tight to get out (435 mm to spare in length, 565 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.