Lincoln MKX vs Lincoln MKZ
Overview | |
MSRP$38,260 | MSRP$35,170 |
Average price$15,424 | Average price$17,153 |
Listings1382 | Listings1530 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryWithout a talented chef, the best ingredients from around the world can produce a mediocre meal. Thus, the redesigned 2016 Lincoln MKX comes across as half-baked, a stylish and remarkably well-equipped vehicle that is good rather than great. To better compete in an increasingly crowded segment, this Lincoln requires additional refinement and attention to detail. | |
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 300 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower300 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.7L 300 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower300 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 Space37.2 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4251 lbs | Curb Weight3719 lbs |
Height66.2 in | Height58.2 in |
Length190.0 in | Length193.9 in |
Width86.1 in | Width83.3 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1206 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $38,260 | $35,170 |
Average price | $15,424 | $17,153 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Without a talented chef, the best ingredients from around the world can produce a mediocre meal. Thus, the redesigned 2016 Lincoln MKX comes across as half-baked, a stylish and remarkably well-equipped vehicle that is good rather than great. To better compete in an increasingly crowded segment, this Lincoln requires additional refinement and attention to detail. | 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 300 hp V6 | 2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 6500 rpm | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.7L 300 hp V6 | 2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 300 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 | 37.2 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4251 lbs | 3719 lbs |
Height | 66.2 in | 58.2 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 193.9 in |
Width | 86.1 in | 83.3 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1206 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 1000 lbs |
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