Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ
Highlights
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2020 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
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2020 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
15 City / 23 Hwy
|
20 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
12.5 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2020 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
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2020 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
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2020 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
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2020 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
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2020 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
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2020 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
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2020 Lincoln MKZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2020 Lincoln MKZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
590
|
Brakes
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2020 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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