Mercedes-Benz 600 Specs

Since 1971 the 600 has lost 51.6″ in length and shed 1,160 lb, so today's car is smaller and lighter than the first one.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1971–1993 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600, the latest model year on record, is 194.1″ long, 73.6″ wide and 55.5″ tall on a 113″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,872 lb. At 16.2 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.8 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Mercedes-Benz 600 generation, measured

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz 600 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1971–1972245.7″76.8″59.1″153.5″6,032 lb
1993199.6″74.4″57.1″116.1″5,071 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

600 year by year

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz 600 dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1993194.1″73.6″113″4,872 lb3
1972245.7″76.8″153.5″6,127 lb1
1971245.7″76.8″153.5″6,032 lb1
ROWS 3·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a 600 fit

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz 600 — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.2 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.2 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.1 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 961 cars within 10″ of its length, the 600 is heavier than 87%.

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz 600 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 961 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width73.6″73.6″same
Wheelbase113″112.2″+0.8″
Curb weight4,872 lb4,021 lb+851 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

600 against its rivals

Next to the Chrysler Imperial, the 600 is the shortest and the heaviest of the two.

FIG.04·Mercedes-Benz 600 against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Mercedes-Benz 600 (this car)1993194.1″73.6″4,872 lb
Chrysler Imperial1993203.1″68.9″3,569 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, the 600 or the Chrysler Imperial?

The 1993 Chrysler Imperial is 9.0″ longer and 1,303 lb lighter than the 1993 600.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 3 600 model years, 1971 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 , founder of ForCar.
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