Size comparison · drawn to scale
Renault Scenic III vs Mercedes-Benz Citan W420: size comparison
- Length Citan W420 132 mm5 in longer
- Height Citan W420 274 mm11 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:25 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 Scenic III is 132 mm5 in shorter and 274 mm11 in lower than the Citan W420. Its wheelbase is 16 mm0.6 in shorter.
| Dimension | Scenic III | Citan W420 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,366 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,366 mm | 4,498 mm14 ft 9 in14 ft 9 in4,498 mm | −132 mm−5 in −2.9% |
| Width | 1,845 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,845 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Height | 1,636 mm5 ft 4 in5 ft 4 in1,636 mm | 1,910 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,910 mm | −274 mm−11 in −14.3% |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,700 mm | 2,716 mm8 ft 11 in8 ft 11 in2,716 mm | −16 mm−0.6 in −0.6% |
| Boot | 437 L15.4 cu ft15.4 cu ft437 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Price new (EUR) | from about €19,600 (2009) | from about €22,479 (2021) | −€2,879 −12.8% |
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. New prices are list prices in EUR entered by our editors, with the year.
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.
Scenic III
- Single garage
- Tight 1,134 mm3 ft 9 in to spare in length, 578 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 634 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 328 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Renault Scenic III or the Mercedes-Benz Citan W420?
The Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 is the bigger car by length. The Scenic III is 132 mm shorter and 274 mm lower than the Citan W420. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter.
Will the Renault Scenic III and the Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Renault Scenic III fits, but it is tight to get out (1,134 mm to spare in length, 578 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.
