Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Lincoln MKZ Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 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 weight3,551 lb – 3,568 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.2 in
  • Lincoln MKZ width73.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.5 in shorter (190.6 in vs 194.1 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.4 in)
  • Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.4 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 237 lb heavier (3,560 lb vs 3,797 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 237 lb heavier (3,560 lb vs 3,797 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.2 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.5 in shorter (190.6 in vs 194.1 in)
  4. Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.4 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.2 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Lincoln MKZ
  • 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

SpecNissan MaximaLincoln MKZDifference
Length190.6 in194.1 in3.5 in
Width73.2 in73.4 in0.2 in
Height57.8 in58.2 in0.4 in
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in2.9 in
Curb weight3,560 lb3,797 lb237 lb

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