Lincoln MKZ vs Lincoln Zephyr
Overview | |
Years produced1936-1942 | Years produced2007-2020 |
MSRP$29,660 | MSRP$35,170 |
Average price | Average price$14,077 |
Listings21 | Listings1191 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Reviews Summary | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 221 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower221 hp @ 6250 rpm | Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 221 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Torque205 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower221 hp @ 6250 rpm | Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.8 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3406 lbs | Curb Weight3719 lbs |
Height55.9 in | Height58.2 in |
Length190.5 in | Length193.9 in |
Width72.2 in | Width83.3 in |
Wheelbase107.4 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 | ||
Years produced | 1936-1942 | 2007-2020 |
MSRP | $29,660 | $35,170 |
Average price | $14,077 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 221 hp V6 | 2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 6250 rpm | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 221 hp V6 | 2.0L 245 hp I4 |
Torque | 205 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 221 hp @ 6250 rpm | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.8 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3406 lbs | 3719 lbs |
Height | 55.9 in | 58.2 in |
Length | 190.5 in | 193.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 83.3 in |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 112.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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