Quick answer
The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560, the latest model year on record, is 203.9″ long, 72″ wide and 55.9″ tall on a 116.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,008 lb. At 17 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Mercedes-Benz 560 generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 1990, when the new car was 4.7″ longer than the 1986–1989 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1989 | 199.2″ | 71.7″ | 55.5″ | 112.2″ | 3,957 lb |
| 1990–1991 | 203.9″ | 72″ | 55.9″ | 116.9″ | 3,913 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
560 year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 203.9″ | 72″ | 116.9″ | 2 | |
| 1990 | 203.9″ | 72″ | 116.9″ | 2 | |
| 1989 | 196.1″ | 71.3″ | 110.2″ | 3 | |
| 1988 | 196.1″ | 71.3″ | 110.2″ | 3 | |
| 1987 | 196.1″ | 71.3″ | 109.8″ | 3 | |
| 1986 | 196.1″ | 71.3″ | 109.8″ | 3 |
ROWS 6·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a 560 fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 17 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 17 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
Among the 572 cars within 10″ of its length, the 560 is narrower than 80%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 572 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 72″ | 75.2″ | −3.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 116.9″ | 117.7″ | −0.8″ |
| Curb weight | 4,008 lb | 4,370 lb | −362 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1991 560 bigger than the 1990?
About the same length: the 1991 model is the same length and 95 lb heavier.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 6 560 model years, 1986 to 1991. 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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