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Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 vs Lexus GS: size comparison

  • Length About the same length
  • Width GS 19 mm0.7 in wider
  • Height About the same height

Car 1 blue, solid outline

E-Class W211 Mercedes-Benz · 2002–2009 · Sedan E-Class W211 4,851 × 1,821 × 1,453 mm15 ft 11 in × 6 ft 0 in × 4 ft 9 in Change

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

GS Lexus · 2011 · Sedan GS 4,850 × 1,840 × 1,455 mm15 ft 11 in × 6 ft 0 in × 4 ft 9 in Change
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  • Car 1, blue, solid outline: E-Class W211
  • Car 2, coral, dashed outline: GS
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,854 mmWheelbase 9 ft 4 inLength 4,851 mmLength 15 ft 11 in1,453 mm4 ft 9 inLength 4,850 mmLength 15 ft 11 in1,455 mm4 ft 9 in

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

Dimensions and difference

The E-Class W211 is 1 mm0.0 in longer, 19 mm0.7 in narrower and 2 mm0.1 in lower than the GS.

DimensionE-Class W211GSDifference, car 1 vs car 2
Length4,851 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,851 mm4,850 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,850 mm +1 mm+0.0 in
Width1,821 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,821 mm1,840 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,840 mm −19 mm−0.7 in −1.0%
Height1,453 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,453 mm1,455 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,455 mm −2 mm−0.1 in −0.1%
Wheelbase2,854 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,854 mmNot in our catalog yet -
Footprint8.83 m²95.1 sq ft95.1 sq ft8.83 m²8.92 m²96.1 sq ft96.1 sq ft8.92 m² −0.09 m²−1.0 sq ft −1.0%
BootNot in our catalog yet530 L18.7 cu ft18.7 cu ft530 L -

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

GS

Single garage
Tight 650 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 580 mm1 ft 11 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 150 mm6 in to spare in length, 330 mm1 ft 1 in each side

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 or the Lexus GS?

The Lexus GS is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The E-Class W211 is 1 mm longer, 19 mm narrower and 2 mm lower than the GS.

Will the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 and the Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS fits, but it is tight to get out (650 mm to spare in length, 580 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.

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