Cadillac CTS vs Lincoln MKZ Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS · Lincoln MKZ
- Length195.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase114.6 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,620 lb – 3,986 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Lincoln MKZ width73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Lincoln MKZ is 1.4 in shorter (195.5 in vs 194.1 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 1.2 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Lincoln MKZ is 1.0 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 7 lb heavier (3,803 lb vs 3,797 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 112.2 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 1.2 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Lincoln MKZ is 1.0 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.2 in)
- Length: Lincoln MKZ is 1.4 in shorter (195.5 in vs 194.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS · garage fit for Lincoln MKZ
- Narrower for tight parkingCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS has 0.7 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS | Lincoln MKZ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.5 in | 194.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 112.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,803 lb | 3,797 lb | 7 lb |
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