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 for the Lincoln MKZ, 381 lb of it since 2007, 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 for the Lincoln MKZ. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.
| 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, and for a 16.2-foot Lincoln MKZ it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the MKZ clears the garage by 2.8 ft. 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. At 3,915 lb the Lincoln MKZ is right on the class average, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.
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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, 14 measured model years for the Lincoln MKZ between 2007 and 2020.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Lincoln MKZ fits into 2 rows instead of 14. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Lincoln MKZ.
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.
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