The current Mercedes-Benz 260 is 187.4″ long, 68.5″ wide, on a 110.2″ wheelbase, weighing 3,208 lb. At 15.6 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Mercedes-Benz 260 generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Mercedes-Benz 260, 0 lb of it since 1987, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1989 | 187.4″ | 68.5″ | 57.1″ | 110.2″ | 3,208 lb |
260 year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 3 years on record for the Mercedes-Benz 260. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 1 new platforms below.
| 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 |
Will a 260 fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 15.6-foot Mercedes-Benz 260 it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the 260 clears the garage by 3.4 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| 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 |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 1,034 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 68.5″ | 72.8″ | -4.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 110.2″ | 109.1″ | +1.1″ |
| Curb weight | 3,208 lb | 3,743 lb | -535 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 3,208 lb the Mercedes-Benz 260 is 536 lb lighter than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display, 3 measured model years for the Mercedes-Benz 260 between 1987 and 1989.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Mercedes-Benz 260 fits into 1 rows instead of 3. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Mercedes-Benz 260.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Mercedes-Benz 260?
187.4″ (15′ 7″) in its current generation, 68.5″ wide and 57.1″ tall.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz 260 weigh?
3,208 lb at the kerb.
Will a 260 fit in a garage?
At 15.6 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the 260 got bigger over the years?
Not materially, by the generations we hold.
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