Nissan Maxima vs Chrysler 300 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Chrysler 300
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,478 lb – 3,608 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Chrysler 300 width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 5.8 in shorter (192.8 in vs 198.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.8 in narrower (73.2 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Chrysler 300 is 2.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chrysler 300 has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 120.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chrysler 300 is 589 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 4,132 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chrysler 300 is 589 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 4,132 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chrysler 300 has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 120.2 in)
- Height: Chrysler 300 is 2.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 5.8 in shorter (192.8 in vs 198.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Chrysler 300
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Chrysler 300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 198.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 75.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 120.2 in | 10.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 4.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 4,132 lb | 589 lb |
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