Lincoln MKZ vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Lincoln MKZ · Nissan Maxima
- Length194.1 in
- Height58.1 in – 58.2 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance5.2 in
- Curb weight3,719 lb – 3,874 lb
- Width73.4 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in shorter (194.1 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in narrower (73.4 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Lincoln MKZ is 1.7 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 265 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,532 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 265 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,532 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.6 in)
- Height: Lincoln MKZ is 1.7 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 109.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in shorter (194.1 in vs 192.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 1.3 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
- More ground clearanceNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lincoln MKZ | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.1 in | 192.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 73.4 in | 73.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 109.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,797 lb | 3,532 lb | 265 lb |
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