Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 vs Acura TLX: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width TLX 32 mm1 in wider
- Height E-Class W211 13 mm0.5 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Zoom in to read the measurements - or see the table below.
Scale about 1:22 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 E-Class W211 is the same length, 32 mm1 in narrower and 13 mm0.5 in taller than the TLX.
| Dimension | E-Class W211 | TLX | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,851 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,851 mm | 4,851 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,851 mm | Same |
| Width | 1,821 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,821 mm | 1,853 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,853 mm | −32 mm−1 in −1.7% |
| Height | 1,453 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,453 mm | 1,440 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,440 mm | +13 mm+0.5 in +0.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,854 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,854 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Footprint | 8.83 m²95.1 sq ft95.1 sq ft8.83 m² | 8.99 m²96.8 sq ft96.8 sq ft8.99 m² | −0.16 m²−1.7 sq ft −1.7% |
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.
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.
E-Class W211
- Single garage
- Tight 649 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 590 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 149 mm6 in to spare in length, 340 mm1 ft 1 in each side
TLX
- Single garage
- Tight 649 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 574 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 149 mm6 in to spare in length, 324 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 or the Acura TLX?
The Acura TLX is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The E-Class W211 is the same length, 32 mm narrower and 13 mm taller than the TLX.
Will the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 and the Acura TLX fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 fits, but it is tight to get out (649 mm to spare in length, 590 mm each side). The Acura TLX fits, but it is tight to get out (649 mm to spare in length, 574 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.
