Chrysler 300 vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Chrysler 300 · Nissan Maxima
- Length196.8 in
- Height58.4 in – 58.9 in
- Wheelbase120.0 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in – 6.1 in
- Curb weight3,712 lb – 4,041 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 6.2 in shorter (196.8 in vs 190.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Chrysler 300 is 0.9 in taller (58.6 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chrysler 300 has a 10.7 in longer wheelbase (120.0 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chrysler 300 is 309 lb heavier (3,877 lb vs 3,568 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chrysler 300 has a 10.7 in longer wheelbase (120.0 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chrysler 300 is 309 lb heavier (3,877 lb vs 3,568 lb)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 6.2 in shorter (196.8 in vs 190.6 in)
- Height: Chrysler 300 is 0.9 in taller (58.6 in vs 57.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Chrysler 300 · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chrysler 300 | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.8 in | 190.6 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 73.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 58.6 in | 57.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 109.3 in | 10.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,877 lb | 3,568 lb | 309 lb |
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