Audi A4 vs Lincoln MKZ
Overview | |
MSRP$34,900 | MSRP$35,170 |
Listings2913 | Listings896 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryFor 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. | |
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 190 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower190 hp @ 4200 rpm | Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 190 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Torque236 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower190 hp @ 4200 rpm | Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3450 lbs | Curb Weight3719 lbs |
Height56.2 in | Height58.2 in |
Length186.1 in | Length193.9 in |
Width79.6 in | Width83.3 in |
Wheelbase111.0 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 | $34,900 | $35,170 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
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 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 190 hp I4 | 2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Torque | 236 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 190 hp @ 4200 rpm | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.0 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3450 lbs | 3719 lbs |
Height | 56.2 in | 58.2 in |
Length | 186.1 in | 193.9 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 83.3 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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