Spec Sizes

Lincoln MKZ vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Lincoln MKZ · Nissan Maxima

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
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.5 in shorter (194.1 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in narrower (73.4 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.4 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 229 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,568 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 229 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,568 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 109.3 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.5 in shorter (194.1 in vs 190.6 in)
  4. Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.4 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.8 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in narrower (73.4 in vs 73.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Lincoln MKZ · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecLincoln MKZNissan MaximaDifference
Length194.1 in190.6 in3.5 in
Width73.4 in73.2 in0.2 in
Height58.2 in57.8 in0.4 in
Wheelbase112.2 in109.3 in2.9 in
Curb weight3,797 lb3,568 lb229 lb

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