Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz W140 vs Audi A8 D4: size comparison
- Length A8 D4 24 mm0.9 in longer
- Width A8 D4 63 mm2 in wider
- Height W140 26 mm1 in taller
- Boot W140 15 L0.5 cu ft more
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 Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The W140 is 24 mm0.9 in shorter, 63 mm2 in narrower and 26 mm1 in taller than the A8 D4. Its wheelbase is 48 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | W140 | A8 D4 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,113 mm16 ft 9 in16 ft 9 in5,113 mm | 5,137 mm16 ft 10 in16 ft 10 in5,137 mm | −24 mm−0.9 in −0.5% |
| Width | 1,886 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,886 mm | 1,949 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,949 mm | −63 mm−2 in −3.2% |
| Height | 1,486 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,486 mm | 1,460 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,460 mm | +26 mm+1 in +1.8% |
| Wheelbase | 3,040 mm10 ft 0 in10 ft 0 in3,040 mm | 2,992 mm9 ft 10 in9 ft 10 in2,992 mm | +48 mm+2 in +1.6% |
| Footprint | 9.64 m²103.8 sq ft103.8 sq ft9.64 m² | 10.01 m²107.8 sq ft107.8 sq ft10.01 m² | −0.37 m²−4.0 sq ft −3.7% |
| Boot | 525 L18.5 cu ft18.5 cu ft525 L | 510 L18.0 cu ft18.0 cu ft510 L | +15 L+0.5 cu ft +2.9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,880–2,180 kg4,145–4,806 lb4,145–4,806 lb1,880–2,180 kg | 2,165 kg4,773 lb4,773 lb2,165 kg | −285 kg−628 lb −13.2% |
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.
W140
- Single garage
- Tight 387 mm1 ft 3 in to spare in length, 557 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 113 mm4 in too long
A8 D4
- Single garage
- Tight 363 mm1 ft 2 in to spare in length, 526 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 137 mm5 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz W140 or the Audi A8 D4?
The Audi A8 D4 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The W140 is 24 mm shorter, 63 mm narrower and 26 mm taller than the A8 D4. Its wheelbase is 48 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz W140 and the Audi A8 D4 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz W140 fits, but it is tight to get out (387 mm to spare in length, 557 mm each side). The Audi A8 D4 fits, but it is tight to get out (363 mm to spare in length, 526 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz W140: 525 L against 510 L in the Audi A8 D4 (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.