Audi A4 vs Lincoln MKZ

2017 Audi A4
2017 Audi A4
$34,900MSRP
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2017 Lincoln MKZ
2017 Lincoln MKZ
$35,170MSRP
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2017 Audi A4
$34,900MSRP
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2017 Lincoln MKZ
$35,170MSRP
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MSRP

$34,900

MSRP

$35,170

Listings

2916

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907

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Reviews Summary

For 2017, Audi continues the design, engineering, and technological shift ushered in by last year’s all-new TT sports car. This year, the A4 sedan, the Q7 SUV, and the R8 supercar receive complete redesigns, with the A5 coupe arriving soon. To date, though, it's the best-selling A4 model that clearly lights the path to Audi’s future, and while the illumination cast by the popular sedan is bright, there are a handful dark patches for the company to address.

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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.

Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 190 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 245 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

190 hp @ 4200 rpm

Horsepower

245 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG City

27

MPG City

21

MPG Highway

37

MPG Highway

31
2017 Audi A4
2017 Audi A4
$34,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2017 Lincoln MKZ
2017 Lincoln MKZ
$35,170MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2017 Audi A4
$34,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2017 Lincoln MKZ
$35,170MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$34,900
$35,170
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.5

4.4

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

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7.3 out of 10

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Summary
For 2017, Audi continues the design, engineering, and technological shift ushered in by last year’s all-new TT sports car. This year, the A4 sedan, the Q7 SUV, and the R8 supercar receive complete redesigns, with the A5 coupe arriving soon. To date, though, it's the best-selling A4 model that clearly lights the path to Audi’s future, and while the illumination cast by the popular sedan is bright, there are a handful dark patches for the company to address.
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 190 hp I4
2.0L 245 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
190 hp @ 4200 rpm
245 hp @ 5500 rpm
MPG City
27
21
MPG Highway
37
31
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