Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 dimensions 1999–2007
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 (1999–2007) is 452.6 cm long, 172.8 cm wide and 142.6 cm tall, with a 271.5 cm wheelbase. That makes it about 69 cm longer than the average 3-door hatchback in our guide (384 cm across 63 versions). In size it is closest to the Škoda Octavia (1996, 1.5 cm shorter), the Audi A4 (1994, 0.6 cm shorter) and the BMW 3 Series 3-door hatchback (1997, 5.6 cm shorter).
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No figure yet: width incl. mirrors, ground clearance, boot (seats up), boot (seats folded), kerb weight
Sources: Wikipedia: Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) · Figures refer to: Figures from Wikipedia infobox "W203"; production . Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year; check with the manufacturer.
Will the Mercedes-Benz C-Class fit?
UK parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m
Fits, but tightIt fits inside the lines (27.4 cm spare in length), but at 192.8 cm wide (est.) including mirrors only about 23.6 cm is left each side — expect to squeeze out if cars park either side.
UK single garage 4.8 × 2.4 m, 7 ft door
Fits, but tightLittle room to walk round; not enough width to open the doors fully. Height 142.6 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 C-Class (W203) · 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.