Lincoln MKS vs Lincoln Nautilus
Overview | |
Years produced2009-2016 | Years produced2019-Present |
MSRP$39,010 | MSRP$53,995 |
Listings17 | Listings228 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryMost luxury automakers pursue power and sportiness to go with their vehicles’ luxury. Luxury is Lincoln's only consideration, and the 2026 Nautilus is a perfect example. It offers dashing good looks, smooth power delivery, and a new take on interior technology—but most of all it’s about opulence. Verdict: The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus is for the buyer for whom comfort, luxury, and technology are more important than outright power and sporty handling. Its take on technology splashes the interior with screens, which some will find overwhelming, but the Nautilus is also roomy, and its hybrid powertrain is the clear choice in the lineup, even though it doesn’t achieve top-notch fuel economy. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.7L 305 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower305 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.7L 305 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque280 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower305 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.2 cu ft | Cargo Space36.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4204 lbs | Curb Weight4349 lbs |
Height61.6 in | Height68.2 in |
Length205.6 in | Length193.2 in |
Width85.5 in | Width85.4 in |
Wheelbase112.9 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1750 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2009-2016 | 2019-Present |
MSRP | $39,010 | $53,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Most luxury automakers pursue power and sportiness to go with their vehicles’ luxury. Luxury is Lincoln's only consideration, and the 2026 Nautilus is a perfect example. It offers dashing good looks, smooth power delivery, and a new take on interior technology—but most of all it’s about opulence. Verdict: The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus is for the buyer for whom comfort, luxury, and technology are more important than outright power and sporty handling. Its take on technology splashes the interior with screens, which some will find overwhelming, but the Nautilus is also roomy, and its hybrid powertrain is the clear choice in the lineup, even though it doesn’t achieve top-notch fuel economy. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.7L 305 hp V6 | 2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6500 rpm | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.7L 305 hp V6 | 2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6500 rpm | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.2 cu ft | 36.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4204 lbs | 4349 lbs |
Height | 61.6 in | 68.2 in |
Length | 205.6 in | 193.2 in |
Width | 85.5 in | 85.4 in |
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 114.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1750 lbs | |

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