Spec Sizes

Lincoln MKZ vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 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
  • Length194.1 in
  • Height58.1 in – 58.2 in
  • Wheelbase112.2 in
  • Curb weight3,719 lb – 3,874 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.4 in
  • Lexus IS 250 width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Lexus IS 250 is 13.8 in shorter (194.1 in vs 180.3 in)
  • Width: Lexus IS 250 is 2.5 in narrower (73.4 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Lincoln MKZ is 1.8 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 107.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 254 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,543 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Lexus IS 250 is 13.8 in shorter (194.1 in vs 180.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 254 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,543 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 107.5 in)
  4. Width: Lexus IS 250 is 2.5 in narrower (73.4 in vs 70.9 in)
  5. Height: Lincoln MKZ is 1.8 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 is shorter by 13.8 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 2.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintLexus IS 250 — Based on length × width (Lexus IS 250)

Dimension comparison

SpecLincoln MKZLexus IS 250Difference
Length194.1 in180.3 in13.8 in
Width73.4 in70.9 in2.5 in
Height58.2 in56.4 in1.8 in
Wheelbase112.2 in107.5 in4.7 in
Curb weight3,797 lb3,543 lb254 lb

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