The current Mercedes-Benz 380 is 192.5″ long, 71.3″ wide, on a 106.3″ wheelbase, weighing 3,660 lb. At 16 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Mercedes-Benz 380 generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Mercedes-Benz 380, 53 lb of it since 1981, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
380 year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 5 years on record for the Mercedes-Benz 380. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.
| 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 |
Will a 380 fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 16-foot Mercedes-Benz 380 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 380 clears the garage by 3 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 | 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 |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 954 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 | 71.3″ | 73.2″ | -1.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 106.3″ | 111.4″ | -5.1″ |
| Curb weight | 3,660 lb | 3,946 lb | -286 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 3,660 lb the Mercedes-Benz 380 is 287 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, 5 measured model years for the Mercedes-Benz 380 between 1981 and 1985.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Mercedes-Benz 380 fits into 2 rows instead of 5. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Mercedes-Benz 380.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Mercedes-Benz 380?
192.5″ (16′ 1″) in its current generation, 71.3″ wide and 53.9″ tall.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz 380 weigh?
3,660 lb at the kerb, which is 1% more than the first generation we hold from 1981.
Will a 380 fit in a garage?
At 16 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the 380 got bigger over the years?
Not materially, by the generations we hold.
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