Spec Sizes

Lincoln MKZ vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Lincoln MKZ · Lexus IS 250

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

Side view
  • Length190.5 in
  • Height57.1 in
  • Wheelbase107.4 in
  • Curb weight3,469 lb – 3,672 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Lexus IS 250 width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Lexus IS 250 is 10.4 in shorter (190.5 in vs 180.1 in)
  • Width: Lexus IS 250 is 1.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.7 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 107.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 18 lb heavier (3,571 lb vs 3,553 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Lexus IS 250 is 10.4 in shorter (190.5 in vs 180.1 in)
  2. Width: Lexus IS 250 is 1.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.9 in)
  3. Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.7 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.4 in)
  4. Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 18 lb heavier (3,571 lb vs 3,553 lb)
  5. Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 107.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Lincoln MKZ · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
  • Narrower for tight parkingLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintLexus IS 250 — Based on length × width (Lexus IS 250)

Dimension comparison

SpecLincoln MKZLexus IS 250Difference
Length190.5 in180.1 in10.4 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in1.3 in
Height57.1 in56.4 in0.7 in
Wheelbase107.4 in107.5 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,571 lb3,553 lb18 lb

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