Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

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

Engine

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

Tires & Wheels

P235/55SR17
Front Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P235/55SR17
Rear Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Not Available
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
17 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

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

Measurements

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

Weight & Capacity

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

Safety

-
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Navigation System
-
Navigation System
-
Navigation System

Entertainment

-
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

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

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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