Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz E 320 W211 vs Kia Optima: size comparison
- Length Optima 11 mm0.4 in longer
- Height About the same height
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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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
Dimensions and difference
The E 320 W211 is 11 mm0.4 in shorter and 7 mm0.3 in lower than the Optima. Its wheelbase is 49 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | E 320 W211 | Optima | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,834 mm15 ft 10 in15 ft 10 in4,834 mm | 4,845 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,845 mm | −11 mm−0.4 in −0.2% |
| Width | Not in our catalog yet | 1,860 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,860 mm | - |
| Height | 1,448 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,448 mm | 1,455 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,455 mm | −7 mm−0.3 in −0.5% |
| Wheelbase | 2,854 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,854 mm | 2,805 mm9 ft 2 in9 ft 2 in2,805 mm | +49 mm+2 in +1.7% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 505 L17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft505 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.
Optima
- Single garage
- Tight 655 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 570 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 155 mm6 in to spare in length, 320 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz E 320 W211 or the Kia Optima?
The Kia Optima is the bigger car by length. The E 320 W211 is 11 mm shorter and 7 mm lower than the Optima. Its wheelbase is 49 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz E 320 W211 and the Kia Optima fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Kia Optima fits, but it is tight to get out (655 mm to spare in length, 570 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.