Quick answer
The 1989 Mercedes-Benz 260, the latest model year on record, is 187.4″ long, 68.5″ wide and 57.1″ tall on a 110.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,208 lb. At 15.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Mercedes-Benz 260 generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1989 | 187.4″ | 68.5″ | 57.1″ | 110.2″ | 3,208 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
260 year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 187.4″ | 68.5″ | 110.2″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 187.4″ | 68.5″ | 110.2″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 187.4″ | 68.5″ | 110.2″ | 1 |
ROWS 3·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a 260 fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.7 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 1,105 cars within 10″ of its length, the 260 is lighter than 80% and narrower than 89%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,105 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 68.5″ | 72.8″ | −4.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 110.2″ | 109.1″ | +1.1″ |
| Curb weight | 3,208 lb | 3,761 lb | −553 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
260 against its rivals
Next to the Buick Skyhawk, Peugeot 505 and Buick Somerset, the 260 is the heaviest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 260 (this car) | 1989 | 187.4″ | 68.5″ | 3,208 lb |
| Buick Skyhawk | 1988 | 180.7″ | 65″ | 2,374 lb |
| Peugeot 505 | 1988 | 192.9″ | 68.5″ | 3,049 lb |
| Buick Somerset | 1987 | 180.3″ | 66.5″ | 2,529 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1989 260 bigger than the 1988?
No. The 1989 and 1988 260 are the same size, within half an inch and 33 lb of each other.
Which is bigger, the 260 or the Buick Skyhawk?
The 1988 Buick Skyhawk is 6.7″ shorter and 834 lb lighter than the 1989 260.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 3 260 model years, 1987 to 1989. 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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