The current Lincoln MKZ is 194.1″ long, 73.2″ wide, on a 112.2″ wheelbase, weighing 3,915 lb. Since 2007 it has grown 2% in length and gained 11% in weight. At 16.2 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Lincoln MKZ generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2012 | 190.6″ | 72″ | 55.5″ | 107.5″ | 3,534 lb |
| 2013–2020 | 194.1″ | 73.2″ | 58.3″ | 112.2″ | 3,915 lb |
From 2007 to today the MKZ gained 3.5″ of length (2%) and 381 lb of weight (11%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
MKZ year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 14 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 194.1″ | 73.2″ | 112.2″ | 2 | |
| 2019 | 194.1″ | 73.2″ | 112.2″ | 3 | |
| 2018 | 194.1″ | 73.2″ | 112.2″ | 3 | |
| 2017 | 194.1″ | 73.2″ | 112.2″ | 3 | |
| 2016 | 194.1″ | 73.2″ | 112.2″ | 2 | |
| 2015 | 194.1″ | 73.2″ | 112.2″ | 2 | |
| 2014 | 194.1″ | 73.2″ | 112.2″ | 2 | |
| 2013 | 194.1″ | 73.2″ | 112.2″ | 2 | |
| 2012 | 190.6″ | 72″ | 107.5″ | 2 | |
| 2011 | 190.6″ | 72″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 2010 | 190.6″ | 72″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 2009 | 190.6″ | 72″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 2008 | 190.6″ | 72″ | 107.5″ | 1 | |
| 2007 | 190.6″ | 72″ | 107.5″ | 1 |
Will a MKZ fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.2 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.2 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.1 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 901 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 73.2″ | 73.6″ | -0.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 112.2″ | 112.2″ | +0.0″ |
| Curb weight | 3,915 lb | 4,010 lb | -95 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Lincoln MKZ?
194.1″ (16′ 2″) in its current generation, 73.2″ wide and 58.3″ tall.
How much does a Lincoln MKZ weigh?
3,915 lb at the kerb, which is 11% more than the first generation we hold from 2007.
Will a MKZ fit in a garage?
At 16.2 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the MKZ got bigger over the years?
Yes — 3.5″ longer and 381 lb heavier since 2007, across 2 generations. Weight grew 11%, far faster than length.