Quick answer
The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400, the latest model year on record, is 196.5″ long, 71.7″ wide and 57.9″ tall on a 116.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,398 lb. At 16.4 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.6 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Mercedes-Benz 400 generation, measured
The biggest change in weight came in 1993: 540 lb heavier than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 187.4″ | 68.5″ | 56.3″ | 110.2″ | 3,858 lb |
| 1993 | 196.5″ | 71.7″ | 57.9″ | 116.9″ | 4,398 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Will a 400 fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.4 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.4 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6 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 875 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.7″ | 74″ | −2.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 116.9″ | 113″ | +3.9″ |
| Curb weight | 4,398 lb | 4,101 lb | +297 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
400 against its rivals
Next to the Toyota Cressida and Acura Vigor, the 400 is the longest and the heaviest of the three.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 400 (this car) | 1993 | 196.5″ | 71.7″ | 4,398 lb |
| Toyota Cressida | 1992 | 189.8″ | 67.3″ | 3,395 lb |
| Acura Vigor | 1994 | 190.2″ | 70.1″ | 3,150 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1993 400 bigger than the 1992?
Yes: the 1993 model is 9.1″ longer and 540 lb heavier, because 1993 started a new generation.
Which is bigger, the 400 or the Toyota Cressida?
The 1992 Toyota Cressida is 6.7″ shorter and 1,003 lb lighter than the 1993 400.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 2 400 model years, 1992 to 1993. 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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