Spec Sizes

Chrysler 300 vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Chrysler 300 · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length196.8 in
  • Height58.4 in
  • Wheelbase120.0 in
  • Ground clearance5.6 in
  • Curb weight3,712 lb – 4,034 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.1 in
  • Nissan Maxima width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.3 in shorter (196.8 in vs 193.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Chrysler 300 is 0.1 in taller (58.4 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chrysler 300 has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (120.0 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Chrysler 300 is 401 lb heavier (3,873 lb vs 3,472 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chrysler 300 is 401 lb heavier (3,873 lb vs 3,472 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Chrysler 300 has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (120.0 in vs 111.2 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Maxima is 2.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.7 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.3 in shorter (196.8 in vs 193.5 in)
  5. Height: Chrysler 300 is 0.1 in taller (58.4 in vs 58.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Chrysler 300 · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 2.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecChrysler 300Nissan MaximaDifference
Length196.8 in193.5 in3.3 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in2.4 in
Height58.4 in58.3 in0.1 in
Wheelbase120.0 in111.2 in8.8 in
Ground clearance5.6 in——
Curb weight3,873 lb3,472 lb401 lb

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