Lincoln Continental vs Lincoln MKZ
Overview | |
MSRP$44,720 | MSRP$35,170 |
Listings58 | Listings99 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryLincoln was a legend. The Continental, which carried enormous V12 engines in the ‘40s and several U.S. presidents in the ‘60s and ‘70s, was a masterpiece. Today, Lincoln is lucky to be in business after years of cost-cutting and intense foreign competition. But today, there are new Lincolns like the 2017 Continental, which alongside the Navigator SUV is the brand’s most critical—and possibly its last—chance at success. | |
Reviews SummaryIt’s not easy carving away loyalists from the German/Japanese luxury sedan segment, but a good way to start is with a 400-hp engine and a long list of standards that would cost you more from the competition. The Lincoln MKZ has been with us just 10 years, but has struggled due to its foundational and conceptual relation to the Ford Fusion and, according to Ford, resistance to the split-wing grille that has dominated the Lincoln brand in recent years. But with sales successes coming from the MKX and the Navigator, Lincoln has redesigned the MKZ with a new direction in mind, hoping it can continue the upward swing and finally cement itself as a luxury stalwart. To that end, Lincoln has given the MKZ a new front end, an exclusive new 3.0-liter V6 with class-leading power, and the new Sync 3 infotainment system, a big upgrade over the outgoing version. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.7L 305 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower305 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.7L 305 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower305 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.7 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4224 lbs | Curb Weight3719 lbs |
Height58.5 in | Height58.2 in |
Length201.4 in | Length193.9 in |
Width82.3 in | Width83.3 in |
Wheelbase117.9 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $44,720 | $35,170 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Lincoln was a legend. The Continental, which carried enormous V12 engines in the ‘40s and several U.S. presidents in the ‘60s and ‘70s, was a masterpiece. Today, Lincoln is lucky to be in business after years of cost-cutting and intense foreign competition. But today, there are new Lincolns like the 2017 Continental, which alongside the Navigator SUV is the brand’s most critical—and possibly its last—chance at success. | It’s not easy carving away loyalists from the German/Japanese luxury sedan segment, but a good way to start is with a 400-hp engine and a long list of standards that would cost you more from the competition. The Lincoln MKZ has been with us just 10 years, but has struggled due to its foundational and conceptual relation to the Ford Fusion and, according to Ford, resistance to the split-wing grille that has dominated the Lincoln brand in recent years. But with sales successes coming from the MKX and the Navigator, Lincoln has redesigned the MKZ with a new direction in mind, hoping it can continue the upward swing and finally cement itself as a luxury stalwart. To that end, Lincoln has given the MKZ a new front end, an exclusive new 3.0-liter V6 with class-leading power, and the new Sync 3 infotainment system, a big upgrade over the outgoing version. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.7L 305 hp V6 | 2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6500 rpm | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.7L 305 hp V6 | 2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6500 rpm | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.7 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4224 lbs | 3719 lbs |
Height | 58.5 in | 58.2 in |
Length | 201.4 in | 193.9 in |
Width | 82.3 in | 83.3 in |
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 112.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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