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Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

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$46,680
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2020 Lincoln MKZ
Starting MSRP
$46,680
$36,750
Engine Type
Gas V8
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
MPG
15 City / 23 Hwy
20 City / 31 Hwy
Horsepower
275 hp
245 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
6
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2020 Lincoln MKZ
Displacement
4.6L/279
2.0 L/122
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
295 @ 4400
275 @ 3000
Engine Type
Gas V8
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
275 @ 6000
245 @ 5500
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
15 City / 23 Hwy
20 City / 31 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
12.5 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2020 Lincoln MKZ
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
Not Available in
Compact in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7 in
18 X 8 in
Front Tire Size
P235/55SR17
P245/45VR18
Spare Tire Size
Not Available
Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Tire Size
P235/55SR17
P245/45VR18
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7 in
18 X 8 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2020 Lincoln MKZ
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2020 Lincoln MKZ
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
42 ft
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2020 Lincoln MKZ
Width, Max w/o mirrors
75 in
73 in
Front Head Room
39 in
38 in
Wheelbase
116 in
112 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Second Hip Room
57 in
54 in
Length, Overall
208 in
194 in
Passenger Volume
113 ft³
97 ft³
Front Leg Room
43 in
44 in
Second Shoulder Room
59 in
55 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Hip Room
57 in
55 in
Trunk Volume
19 ft³
15 ft³
Second Head Room
39 in
37 in
Height, Overall
58 in
58 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
60 in
58 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
62 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
62 in
Second Leg Room
42 in
37 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2020 Lincoln MKZ
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
100 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
17 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
1,000 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,009 lbs
3,739 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
1,000 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2020 Lincoln MKZ
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not available
Standard
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available
Navigation System
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2020 Lincoln MKZ
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2020 Lincoln MKZ
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
590

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2020 Lincoln MKZ
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.5 x 0.47 in
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.7 x 1.18 in
12 in
Brake Type
Pwr
4-Wheel Disc

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2011 Cadillac DTS or the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?

The 2020 Lincoln MKZ is more reliable than the 2011 Cadillac DTS according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2020 MKZ versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2011 DTS.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Cadillac DTS or the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?

The 2020 Lincoln MKZ is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Cadillac DTS with 24 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Cadillac DTS or the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?

The 2020 Lincoln MKZ is cheaper than the 2011 Cadillac DTS with a $36,750 starting MSRP versus a $46,680 starting MSRP.

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