Spec Sizes

Acura TL vs Lincoln MKZ Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Lincoln MKZ

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length195.5 in
  • Height57.2 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
  • Curb weight3,699 lb – 3,948 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.0 in
  • Lincoln MKZ width72.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Lincoln MKZ is 5.0 in shorter (195.5 in vs 190.5 in)
  • Width: Lincoln MKZ is 1.8 in narrower (74.0 in vs 72.2 in)
  • Height: Acura TL is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 253 lb heavier (3,824 lb vs 3,571 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 253 lb heavier (3,824 lb vs 3,571 lb)
  2. Length: Lincoln MKZ is 5.0 in shorter (195.5 in vs 190.5 in)
  3. Width: Lincoln MKZ is 1.8 in narrower (74.0 in vs 72.2 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.4 in)
  5. Height: Acura TL is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Lincoln MKZ
  • Narrower for tight parkingLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is narrower by 1.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintLincoln MKZ — Based on length × width (Lincoln MKZ)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TLLincoln MKZDifference
Length195.5 in190.5 in5.0 in
Width74.0 in72.2 in1.8 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in0.1 in
Wheelbase109.3 in107.4 in1.9 in
Ground clearance5.8 in——
Curb weight3,824 lb3,571 lb253 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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