Spec Sizes

Lincoln MKZ vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Lincoln MKZ · Nissan Maxima

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
  • Nissan Maxima width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Lincoln MKZ is 3.9 in shorter (190.5 in vs 194.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.2 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 15 lb heavier (3,571 lb vs 3,585 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 111.2 in)
  2. Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.2 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.3 in)
  3. Length: Lincoln MKZ is 3.9 in shorter (190.5 in vs 194.4 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.7 in)
  5. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 15 lb heavier (3,571 lb vs 3,585 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Lincoln MKZ · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintLincoln MKZ — Based on length × width (Lincoln MKZ)

Dimension comparison

SpecLincoln MKZNissan MaximaDifference
Length190.5 in194.4 in3.9 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in0.5 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in1.2 in
Wheelbase107.4 in111.2 in3.8 in
Curb weight3,571 lb3,585 lb15 lb

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