Lincoln MKZ vs Lincoln MKC
Overview | |
MSRP$35,170 | MSRP$33,100 |
Average price$17,033 | Average price$18,462 |
Listings1536 | Listings1429 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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. | |
Reviews SummaryIf you’re looking to impress potential new customers with your luxury crossover, tossing a Mustang engine under the hood is a good start. Never mind that it’s not the V8—a turbo 4-cylinder doesn’t mean what it once did. The last time a Mustang had a turbo four was back in the mid-'80s with the SVO, a car my father actually owned. Also a 2.3-liter engine, the SVO managed just 175 hp and still impressed for the time. This time around we're looking at nearly 300, and with the torque to match. Add some sexy interior materials, an optional adaptive suspension, and a panoramic sunroof, and you’ve got a crossover that’s hard to ignore. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 245 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City21 | MPG City |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 245 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 240 hp I4 |
Torque270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | Torque270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower240 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space25.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3719 lbs | Curb Weight3791 lbs |
Height58.2 in | Height65.2 in |
Length193.9 in | Length179.2 in |
Width83.3 in | Width84.1 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase105.9 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,170 | $33,100 |
Average price | $17,033 | $18,462 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | 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. | If you’re looking to impress potential new customers with your luxury crossover, tossing a Mustang engine under the hood is a good start. Never mind that it’s not the V8—a turbo 4-cylinder doesn’t mean what it once did. The last time a Mustang had a turbo four was back in the mid-'80s with the SVO, a car my father actually owned. Also a 2.3-liter engine, the SVO managed just 175 hp and still impressed for the time. This time around we're looking at nearly 300, and with the torque to match. Add some sexy interior materials, an optional adaptive suspension, and a panoramic sunroof, and you’ve got a crossover that’s hard to ignore. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 245 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 245 hp I4 | 2.0L 240 hp I4 |
Torque | 270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm | 240 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 25.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3719 lbs | 3791 lbs |
Height | 58.2 in | 65.2 in |
Length | 193.9 in | 179.2 in |
Width | 83.3 in | 84.1 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 105.9 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 3000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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