Quick answer
The 2016 Cadillac ELR, the latest model year on record, is 185.8″ long, 72.8″ wide and 55.9″ tall on a 105.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,070 lb. At 15.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Cadillac ELR generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2016 | 185.8″ | 72.8″ | 55.9″ | 105.9″ | 4,050 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
ELR year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 185.8″ | 72.8″ | 105.9″ | 1 | |
| 2015 | 185.8″ | 72.8″ | 105.9″ | 1 | |
| 2014 | 185.8″ | 72.8″ | 105.9″ | 1 |
ROWS 3·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a ELR fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.1 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,123 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 72.8″ | 72.4″ | +0.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 105.9″ | 108.3″ | −2.4″ |
| Curb weight | 4,070 lb | 3,682 lb | +388 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
ELR against its rivals
Next to the Buick Cascada, the ELR is the longest and the heaviest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac ELR (this car) | 2016 | 185.8″ | 72.8″ | 4,070 lb |
| Buick Cascada | 2017 | 185″ | 72.4″ | 3,979 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 ELR bigger than the 2015?
No. The 2016 and 2015 ELR are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the ELR or the Buick Cascada?
The 2017 Buick Cascada is 0.8″ shorter and 91 lb lighter than the 2016 ELR.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 3 ELR model years, 2014 to 2016. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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