Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 vs Ford Taurus V: size comparison
- Length S-Class W222 20 mm0.8 in longer
- Width S-Class W222 17 mm0.7 in wider
- Height Taurus V 66 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 Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The S-Class W222 is 20 mm0.8 in longer, 17 mm0.7 in wider and 66 mm3 in lower than the Taurus V. Its wheelbase is 172 mm7 in longer.
| Dimension | S-Class W222 | Taurus V | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,146 mm16 ft 11 in16 ft 11 in5,146 mm | 5,126 mm16 ft 10 in16 ft 10 in5,126 mm | +20 mm+0.8 in +0.4% |
| Width | 1,899 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,899 mm | 1,882 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,882 mm | +17 mm+0.7 in +0.9% |
| Height | 1,496 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,496 mm | 1,562 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,562 mm | −66 mm−3 in −4.2% |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 mm9 ft 11 in9 ft 11 in3,035 mm | 2,863 mm9 ft 5 in9 ft 5 in2,863 mm | +172 mm+7 in +6.0% |
| Footprint | 9.77 m²105.2 sq ft105.2 sq ft9.77 m² | 9.65 m²103.8 sq ft103.8 sq ft9.65 m² | +0.13 m²+1.3 sq ft +1.3% |
| Kerb weight | 2,075–2,135 kg4,575–4,707 lb4,575–4,707 lb2,075–2,135 kg | 1,697–1,780 kg3,741–3,924 lb3,741–3,924 lb1,697–1,780 kg | +378 kg+833 lb +22.3% |
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.
S-Class W222
- Single garage
- Tight 354 mm1 ft 2 in to spare in length, 551 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 146 mm6 in too long
Taurus V
- Single garage
- Tight 374 mm1 ft 3 in to spare in length, 559 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 126 mm5 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 or the Ford Taurus V?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The S-Class W222 is 20 mm longer, 17 mm wider and 66 mm lower than the Taurus V. Its wheelbase is 172 mm longer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 and the Ford Taurus V fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 fits, but it is tight to get out (354 mm to spare in length, 551 mm each side). The Ford Taurus V fits, but it is tight to get out (374 mm to spare in length, 559 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.
