Cadillac CTS vs Lincoln MKZ
Overview | |
Years produced2003-2019 | Years produced2007-2020 |
MSRP$45,560 | MSRP$35,170 |
Average price$13,034 | Average price$14,392 |
Listings1329 | Listings1326 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryEvery brand needs to undergo occasional makeovers to keep its product portfolio relevant. Brands like Lexus and Jaguar have been doing this the last 5 to 10 years, but the brand that took it upon itself to reinvent its image, and the car that started it all, was the CTS. It arrived in 2002 and was the first truly modern Cadillac. Unlike its big land-barge predecessors, the CTS was taut and featured angular styling and forward-looking engines and technology. Each successive generation of the CTS has seen an evolution of the angles, the powertrains, and the tech, culminating with this car: the 2016 Cadillac CTS. The third generation of the CTS is the largest, most refined, and most high-tech version of the car to date. The third generation of the CTS debuted for the 2015 model year, and is largely carried over to 2016, save for a few key updates. | |
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 | |
Engine2.0L 268 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower268 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 268 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | Torque270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower268 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.7 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3646 lbs | Curb Weight3719 lbs |
Height57.2 in | Height58.2 in |
Length195.5 in | Length193.9 in |
Width80.8 in | Width83.3 in |
Wheelbase114.6 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2003-2019 | 2007-2020 |
MSRP | $45,560 | $35,170 |
Average price | $13,034 | $14,392 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Every brand needs to undergo occasional makeovers to keep its product portfolio relevant. Brands like Lexus and Jaguar have been doing this the last 5 to 10 years, but the brand that took it upon itself to reinvent its image, and the car that started it all, was the CTS. It arrived in 2002 and was the first truly modern Cadillac. Unlike its big land-barge predecessors, the CTS was taut and featured angular styling and forward-looking engines and technology. Each successive generation of the CTS has seen an evolution of the angles, the powertrains, and the tech, culminating with this car: the 2016 Cadillac CTS. The third generation of the CTS is the largest, most refined, and most high-tech version of the car to date. The third generation of the CTS debuted for the 2015 model year, and is largely carried over to 2016, save for a few key updates. | 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 | 2.0L 268 hp I4 | 2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 268 hp @ 5600 rpm | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 268 hp I4 | 2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 268 hp @ 5600 rpm | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.7 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3646 lbs | 3719 lbs |
Height | 57.2 in | 58.2 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 193.9 in |
Width | 80.8 in | 83.3 in |
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 112.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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