23 LONG Cars That Can’t Fit In The Compact Spot

With the consumer in mind, automakers are constantly striving to make bigger, better, and more efficient vehicles. When legroom is a must, car buyers look for cars with a little extra length. At 16 feet or longer, each of these cars are as long as a two-story building is tall: without the roof of course. These cars don't have a chance of fitting in the compact spots.

2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase

Number one on the list is a luxury car that is nearly 240 inches long: a full 20 feet. It provides plenty of legroom and many modern amenities. Only downside: it costs hundreds of thousands of dollars.

2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom Sedan

The Phantom Sedan clocks in at 230 inches, and is also a Rolls-Royce luxury car. It is especially good for tall people with an additional 9.8 inches behind the B-pillar. Once again it’s expensive: $385.000.

2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

The Phantom Drophead Coupe is once again a luxury vehicle manufactured by the British auto manufacturer Rolls-Royce. Coming in at nearly 221 inches, this vehicle is a convertible with leather and wood accents. It weighs over 5,800 pounds and packs 453 horsepower. Price? $470,000.

2013 Bentley Mulsanne

Another luxury car by a British manufacturer–Bentley. The Mulsanne measures 219.5 inches and has a 6.75 liter V8 engine. It comes with a security system and pretensioners, along with other standard features such as anti-lock brakes and airbags. It also costs a fortune at $296,000.

2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase

A cousin of some of the other Rolls-Royces featured, this vehicle is 219.3 inches long. It has a number of a luxury features including a one-button armrest seat mover and contact selector. It also comes in an impressive 42 colors.

2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost Sedan

Rolls-Royce continues to dominate the list with the Ghost Sedan, at about 212 and a half inches long. It has amenities including heated seats and Bluetooth, but only gets 13 miles per gallon on the streets. It costs a shade over $300,000.

2013 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

The Continental Flying Spur name is one that is well-rooted; it goes back to 1957. This vehicle is 208.3 inches long, and can go from zero to 60 in 4.9 seconds. Surprising fact: the Flying Spur, like all Bentley vehicles, is manufactured by the Volkswagen Group.

2013 Audi A8 L

Moving into the more affordable vehicle territory, the A8 will run you somewhere between $70 and $120 thousand. This luxury vehicle is 207.4 inches long, and gets up to 28 mpg, which is above average for such a long car. It has received acclaim from outlets such as KBB, Edmunds, and Motor Trend.

2013 Jaguar XJL

The 2013 XJL measures 206.6 inches long. It offers many amenities, including parking aid and blind spot monitors; an audio-enabling, heated leather steering wheel; a full-color eight inch touchscreen; Bluetooth; and HD and Sirius radio. It costs around $100,000.

2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The S-Class, ranked #1 in the category of luxury cars by “U.S. News & World Report,” is 206.5 inches long. They start around $94,400, although they can be cheaper out the door. It offers up to 621 horsepower making it an impressive option.

2013 BMW 7-Series/Alpina B7 LWB

This luxury car measures 205.3 inches long, and goes from zero to 60 within an amazing 3.8 seconds. The 7-series is known for its excellent road handling and costs $135,000. It gets up to 245 mpg.

2013 Lexus LS L

This vehicle clocks in at 205 inches long, just slightly below the 7-series. Maxim called it “a smooth, civilized beast”; it has 386 horsepower, and 24 mpg, much like the 7-series. The cheapest you’ll be able to get one of these is about $70,000.

2013 Lincoln MKS

By far the cheapest vehicle on this list thus far, an MKS ranges between $43,000 to $48,000. As for size, it is still an impressive 204.1 inches long. It has a four-year, 50,000 mile warranty, and you can expect it to get around 27 mpg.

2013 Hyundai Equus

The Equus is a luxury vehicle by Hyundai that comes 14th on the list, measuring 203.1 inches long. It should cost you around $60,000, and has Bluetooth and heated seats. The steering wheel has plenty of controls, and, like the other cars on this list, it has plenty of legroom.

2013 Ford Taurus

Now we’re talking affordable! The Taurus will only set you back about $26,000, mere chump change compared to the other cars on this list. The downside is that it has few of the amenities that the other cars on the list do. But at 202.9 inches long, it will give you the space you desire without the price tag you want to avoid.

2013 Audi A8/S8

30% of total production for the S8 is for the US, showing just how popular the car is in America. It weighs over two tons and measures 202.2 inches long making it a force to be reckoned with on the road. Surprisingly, it can accelerate from zero to 60 within four seconds.

2013 Cadillac XTS

The Cadillac XTS is a luxury sedan that gets decent gas mileage for its class at 28 mpg. You should expect to pay a shade under $50,000 for it out-the-door. It comes with Bluetooth, navigation system, and heated seats, as well as a six-speed shiftable automatic transmission and a standard four-year/50,000 mile warranty. It measures at 202 inches long.

2013 Jaguar XJ

The XJ comes with two engine options: a 340 horsepower V-6, or a supercharged 470 horsepower V-8. It has a lightweight, aluminum structure, making it less bulky than many of its competitors. It gets around 28 mpg, and measures 201.7 inches long.

2014 Chevrolet Impala

The 2014 Chevy Impala is an affordable, yet sleek option, starting around $27,000. It has an astounding–but progressively more standard–10 airbags, and 18.8 cubic feet of cargo room. It measures at 201.3 inches long.

2013 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

This Mercedes has a seven-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and gets 25 mpg. It seats four people, and has Bluetooth, navigation, and heated seats. It measures exactly 201 inches; expect to pay somewhere in the ballpark of $72,000.

2013 Maserati Quattroporte

You know it’s a Maserati by the trident logo, and the unique shape. This Maserati has a touch screen in the front seat that allows control over car navigation and entertainment. There are also other pleasant surprises such as the use of finely-crafted leather and briarwood. Expect to drop at least $125,000 on this beauty. It measures 200.7 inches.

2013 Chevrolet Impala

This car is just a tad shorter than the 2014 model, and has some other differences as well. For example, the newer 2014 model provides more interior space and a larger trunk than the 2013 model, along with new infotainment and safety technology. If you want to save some money, this model is the better choice.

2013 Lexus LS

The 2013 Lexus LS is the slightly shorter cousin of the Lexus LS L. It has LED headlights and taillights, and measures exactly 200 inches barely making this list.