Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Lincoln MKZ Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Lincoln MKZ

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

Side view
  • Length190.6 in
  • Height57.8 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Curb weight3,556 lb – 3,579 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.2 in
  • Lincoln MKZ width72.2 in

Which is bigger?

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

Biggest size differences

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

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Lincoln MKZ
  • 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

SpecNissan MaximaLincoln MKZDifference
Length190.6 in189.8 in0.8 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in1.0 in
Height57.8 in56.9 in0.9 in
Wheelbase109.3 in107.4 in1.9 in
Curb weight3,568 lb3,697 lb130 lb

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