Quick answer
The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380, the latest model year on record, is 191.7″ long, 71.3″ wide and 53.9″ tall on a 106.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,732 lb. At 16 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Mercedes-Benz 380 generation, measured
The biggest change came in 1983: the new car was 4.0″ shorter and 53 lb heavier than the 1981–1982 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1982 | 196.5″ | 70.5″ | 52.4″ | 111″ | 3,607 lb |
| 1983–1985 | 192.5″ | 71.3″ | 53.9″ | 106.3″ | 3,660 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
380 year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 191.7″ | 71.3″ | 106.3″ | 2 | |
| 1984 | 192.5″ | 71.3″ | 106.3″ | 2 | |
| 1983 | 192.5″ | 71.3″ | 106.3″ | 2 | |
| 1982 | 196.5″ | 71.3″ | 110.2″ | 3 | |
| 1981 | 195.7″ | 70.9″ | 109.8″ | 3 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a 380 fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.9 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 1,038 cars within 10″ of its length, the 380 has a shorter wheelbase than 81%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,038 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.3″ | 73.2″ | −1.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 106.3″ | 111″ | −4.7″ |
| Curb weight | 3,732 lb | 3,935 lb | −203 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1985 380 bigger than the 1984?
No, it is smaller: the 1985 model is 0.8″ shorter and 72 lb heavier.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 380 model years, 1981 to 1985. 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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