Mercedes-Benz A-Class First generation dimensions 1996–2004
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class First generation (1996–2004) is 360.6 cm long, 171.9 cm wide and 158.7 cm tall, with a 242.3 cm wheelbase. That makes it about 48 cm shorter than the average 5-door hatchback in our guide (409 cm across 212 versions). In size it is closest to the Suzuki Swift (2004, 8.9 cm longer) and the Nissan Micra (2002, 11.3 cm longer).
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No figure yet: width incl. mirrors, ground clearance, boot (seats up), boot (seats folded), kerb weight
Sources: Wikipedia: Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Figures refer to: Figures from Wikipedia infobox "First generation"; production . Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year; check with the manufacturer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz A-Class fit?
UK parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m
Fits comfortably119.4 cm spare in length; with mirrors (191.9 cm wide (est.) including mirrors) about 24.1 cm free each side for opening doors.
UK single garage 4.8 × 2.4 m, 7 ft door
Fits, but tightNot enough width to open the doors fully. Height 158.7 cm vs a 198 cm door.
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Mercedes-Benz A-Class · CC BY-SA 4.0
Figures taken from Wikipedia are used under CC BY-SA 4.0; see the linked article for its authors and history.