Lincoln MKZ vs Cadillac CTS Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Lincoln MKZ · Cadillac CTS
- Length194.1 in
- Height58.1 in – 58.2 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance5.2 in
- Curb weight3,719 lb – 3,874 lb
- Width73.4 in
- Cadillac CTS width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Lincoln MKZ is 1.4 in shorter (194.1 in vs 195.5 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 1.2 in narrower (73.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Lincoln MKZ is 1.0 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 114.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 49 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,845 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Cadillac CTS has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 114.6 in)
- Width: Cadillac CTS is 1.2 in narrower (73.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Lincoln MKZ is 1.0 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.2 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 49 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,845 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Lincoln MKZ · garage fit for Cadillac CTS
- 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 | Lincoln MKZ | Cadillac CTS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.1 in | 195.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 73.4 in | 72.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 114.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,797 lb | 3,845 lb | 49 lb |
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