Short answer: the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan (2016) is bigger — it is 5.5 cm2 in55 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan (2008).

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2016) W213 · 2016 · SedanMercedes-Benz E-Class (2008) W212 · 2008 · Sedanaligned at front bumper + ground · same scale

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class W2132016–2023 · Sedan

Length492.3 cm16 ft 2 in4,923 mm5.5 cm2 in55 mm longervaries by version

Width185.2 cm6 ft 1 in1,852 mm0.2 cm0.1 in2 mm narrower

Width incl. mirrors—no data

Height146.8 cm4 ft 10 in1,468 mm0.2 cm0.1 in2 mm lowervaries by version

Wheelbase293.9 cm9 ft 8 in2,939 mm6.5 cm3 in65 mm longer wheelbasevaries by version

Ground clearance—no data

Boot (seats up)—no data

Boot (seats folded)—no data

Weight1,605–2,048 kg65 kg heavier

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W2122008–2016 · Sedan

Length486.8 cm16 ft 0 in4,868 mm5.5 cm2 in55 mm shortervaries by version

Width185.4 cm6 ft 1 in1,854 mm0.2 cm0.1 in2 mm wider

Width incl. mirrors—no data

Height147 cm4 ft 10 in1,470 mm0.2 cm0.1 in2 mm tallervaries by version

Wheelbase287.4 cm9 ft 5 in2,874 mm6.5 cm3 in65 mm shorter wheelbasevaries by version

Ground clearance—no data

Boot (seats up)—no data

Boot (seats folded)—no data

Weight1,540–2,000 kg65 kg lighter

Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan (2016) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan (2008): the differences

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan (2016) is 5.5 cm2 in55 mm longer, the same width and the same height than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan (2008).
Its wheelbase is 293.9 cm9 ft 8 in2,939 mm against 287.4 cm9 ft 5 in2,874 mm (6.5 cm3 in65 mm longer).
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan (2016) weighs from 1,605 kg and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan (2008) from 1,540 kg — about 65 kg heavier.
Some figures vary by version; see each car’s page for the exact source and variant.

Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage

Car	Parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m	Single garage, 7 ft door
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan (2016)	Doesn't fit	Doesn't fit	check my garage
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan (2008)	Doesn't fit	Doesn't fit	check my garage

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.

See the full specifications and sources: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan (2016) · Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan (2008). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.