Size comparison · drawn to scale
Renault Twingo IV vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169: size comparison
- Length A-Class W169 49 mm2 in longer
- Width A-Class W169 44 mm2 in wider
- Height A-Class W169 102 mm4 in taller
- Boot A-Class W169 130 L4.6 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:21 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 Twingo IV is 49 mm2 in shorter, 44 mm2 in narrower and 102 mm4 in lower than the A-Class W169. Its wheelbase is 75 mm3 in shorter.
| Dimension | Twingo IV | A-Class W169 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,789 mm12 ft 5 in12 ft 5 in3,789 mm | 3,838 mm12 ft 7 in12 ft 7 in3,838 mm | −49 mm−2 in −1.3% |
| Width | 1,720 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,720 mm | 1,764 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,764 mm | −44 mm−2 in −2.5% |
| Height | 1,491 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,491 mm | 1,593 mm5 ft 3 in5 ft 3 in1,593 mm | −102 mm−4 in −6.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,493 mm8 ft 2 in8 ft 2 in2,493 mm | 2,568 mm8 ft 5 in8 ft 5 in2,568 mm | −75 mm−3 in −2.9% |
| Footprint | 6.52 m²70.1 sq ft70.1 sq ft6.52 m² | 6.77 m²72.9 sq ft72.9 sq ft6.77 m² | −0.25 m²−2.7 sq ft −3.7% |
| Boot | 305 L10.8 cu ft10.8 cu ft305 L | 435 L15.4 cu ft15.4 cu ft435 L | −130 L−4.6 cu ft −29.9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,275 kg2,811 lb2,811 lb1,275 kg | 1,195 kg2,635 lb2,635 lb1,195 kg | +80 kg+176 lb +6.7% |
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.
Twingo IV
- Single garage
- Fits 1,711 mm5 ft 7 in to spare in length, 640 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,211 mm4 ft 0 in to spare in length, 390 mm1 ft 3 in each side
A-Class W169
- Single garage
- Fits 1,662 mm5 ft 5 in to spare in length, 618 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,162 mm3 ft 10 in to spare in length, 368 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Renault Twingo IV or the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Twingo IV is 49 mm shorter, 44 mm narrower and 102 mm lower than the A-Class W169. Its wheelbase is 75 mm shorter.
Will the Renault Twingo IV and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Renault Twingo IV fits with room to open the doors (1,711 mm to spare in length, 640 mm each side). The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 fits with room to open the doors (1,662 mm to spare in length, 618 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169: 435 L against 305 L in the Renault Twingo IV (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.
