Spec Sizes

Lincoln MKZ vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Lincoln MKZ · Nissan Maxima

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
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Lincoln MKZ is 0.8 in shorter (189.8 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: Lincoln MKZ is 1.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 130 lb heavier (3,697 lb vs 3,568 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 130 lb heavier (3,697 lb vs 3,568 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 109.3 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.8 in)
  4. Width: Lincoln MKZ is 1.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.2 in)
  5. Length: Lincoln MKZ is 0.8 in shorter (189.8 in vs 190.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Lincoln MKZ · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintLincoln MKZ — Based on length × width (Lincoln MKZ)

Dimension comparison

SpecLincoln MKZNissan MaximaDifference
Length189.8 in190.6 in0.8 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in1.0 in
Height56.9 in57.8 in0.9 in
Wheelbase107.4 in109.3 in1.9 in
Curb weight3,697 lb3,568 lb130 lb

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