Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Lincoln Continental
Overview | |
MSRP$39,500 | MSRP$44,720 |
Listings9622 | Listings325 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryAs cars lose out to more popular trucks and crossovers, the C-Class sedan is still the best-selling Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. More than 70,000 Americans took a C-Class home in 2016, all of them attracted to this car’s near-perfect blend of comfort, performance, price, and snob appeal. What’s in store for 2017? More of the same—and that’s a very good thing. | |
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. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine3.7L 305 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5550 rpm | Horsepower305 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name3.7L 305 hp V6 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm | Torque280 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5550 rpm | Horsepower305 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space16.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3417 lbs | Curb Weight4224 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height58.5 in |
Length184.5 in | Length201.4 in |
Width79.5 in | Width82.3 in |
Wheelbase111.8 in | Wheelbase117.9 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,500 | $44,720 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | As cars lose out to more popular trucks and crossovers, the C-Class sedan is still the best-selling Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. More than 70,000 Americans took a C-Class home in 2016, all of them attracted to this car’s near-perfect blend of comfort, performance, price, and snob appeal. What’s in store for 2017? More of the same—and that’s a very good thing. | 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. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 3.7L 305 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5550 rpm | 305 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 3.7L 305 hp V6 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5550 rpm | 305 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3417 lbs | 4224 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 58.5 in |
Length | 184.5 in | 201.4 in |
Width | 79.5 in | 82.3 in |
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 117.9 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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