Quick answer
The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500, the latest model year on record, is 199.6″ long, 75.2″ wide and 57.1″ tall on a 116.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,784 lb. At 16.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Mercedes-Benz 500 generation, measured
The biggest change came in 1993: the new car was 5.5″ shorter and 154 lb lighter than the 1992 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1985 | 203.9″ | 72″ | 55.5″ | 116.5″ | 3,810 lb |
| 1992 | 205.1″ | 74.4″ | 59.1″ | 123.6″ | 4,938 lb |
| 1993 | 199.6″ | 75.2″ | 57.1″ | 116.1″ | 4,784 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
500 year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 199.6″ | 75.2″ | 116.1″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 205.1″ | 74.4″ | 123.6″ | 1 | |
| 1985 | 203.9″ | 72″ | 116.5″ | 2 | |
| 1984 | 203.9″ | 72″ | 116.5″ | 2 | |
| 1983 | 203.9″ | 72″ | 116.5″ | 2 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a 500 fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.3 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 765 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 75.2″ | 74.4″ | +0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 116.1″ | 115″ | +1.1″ |
| Curb weight | 4,784 lb | 4,193 lb | +591 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1993 500 bigger than the 1992?
No, it is smaller: the 1993 model is 5.5″ shorter and 154 lb lighter, because 1993 started a new generation.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 500 model years, 1983 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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