Spec Sizes

Lincoln MKZ vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 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
  • Length189.8 in
  • Height56.9 in
  • Wheelbase107.4 in
  • Curb weight3,598 lb – 3,796 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Lexus IS 250 width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Lexus IS 250 is 9.5 in shorter (189.8 in vs 180.3 in)
  • Width: Lexus IS 250 is 1.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.5 in taller (56.9 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 144 lb heavier (3,697 lb vs 3,553 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Lexus IS 250 is 9.5 in shorter (189.8 in vs 180.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 144 lb heavier (3,697 lb vs 3,553 lb)
  3. Width: Lexus IS 250 is 1.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.9 in)
  4. Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.5 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.4 in)
  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 9.5 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
Length189.8 in180.3 in9.5 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in1.3 in
Height56.9 in56.4 in0.5 in
Wheelbase107.4 in107.5 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,697 lb3,553 lb144 lb

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