Nissan Maxima vs Lincoln MKZ Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Lincoln MKZ
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight3,471 lb – 3,593 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Lincoln MKZ width73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in shorter (192.8 in vs 194.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Lincoln MKZ is 1.7 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 265 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,797 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 265 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,797 lb)
- Height: Lincoln MKZ is 1.7 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.2 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in shorter (192.8 in vs 194.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 1.3 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
- More ground clearanceNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Lincoln MKZ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 194.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 5.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,797 lb | 265 lb |
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