Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Lincoln MKZ Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Lincoln MKZ

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length194.4 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase111.2 in
  • Curb weight3,579 lb – 3,591 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Lincoln MKZ width72.2 in

Which is bigger?

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

Biggest size differences

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

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Lincoln MKZ
  • 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

SpecNissan MaximaLincoln MKZDifference
Length194.4 in190.5 in3.9 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in0.5 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in1.2 in
Wheelbase111.2 in107.4 in3.8 in
Curb weight3,585 lb3,571 lb15 lb

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