Lincoln Continental vs. Lincoln MKZ
Highlights
| 2020 Lincoln Continental | 2020 Lincoln MKZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$46,305
|
$36,750
|
| Engine Type |
Premium Unleaded V-6
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
| MPG |
17 City / 26 Hwy
|
20 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
305 hp
|
245 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2020 Lincoln Continental | 2020 Lincoln MKZ | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
280 @ 4000
|
275 @ 3000
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
305 @ 6500
|
245 @ 5500
|
| Displacement |
3.7 L/227
|
2.0 L/122
|
| Engine Type |
Premium Unleaded V-6
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
17 City / 26 Hwy
|
20 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2020 Lincoln Continental | 2020 Lincoln MKZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/50WR18
|
P245/45VR18
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/50WR18
|
P245/45VR18
|
Suspension
| 2020 Lincoln Continental | 2020 Lincoln MKZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2020 Lincoln Continental | 2020 Lincoln MKZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
42 ft
|
38 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2020 Lincoln Continental | 2020 Lincoln MKZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume |
17 ft³
|
15 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
64 in
|
62 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
62 in
|
| Height, Overall |
59 in
|
58 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in
|
73 in
|
| Length, Overall |
201 in
|
194 in
|
| Wheelbase |
118 in
|
112 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
55 in
|
54 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
41 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
56 in
|
55 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
44 in
|
44 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
106 ft³
|
97 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2020 Lincoln Continental | 2020 Lincoln MKZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
100 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
1,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
100 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
1,000 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,224 lbs
|
3,739 lbs
|
Safety
| 2020 Lincoln Continental | 2020 Lincoln MKZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2020 Lincoln Continental | 2020 Lincoln MKZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2020 Lincoln Continental | 2020 Lincoln MKZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
175
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
650
|
590
|
Brakes
| 2020 Lincoln Continental | 2020 Lincoln MKZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
12 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2020 Lincoln Continental or the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
The 2020 Lincoln MKZ is more reliable than the 2020 Lincoln Continental according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2020 MKZ versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2020 Continental.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 Lincoln Continental or the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
The 2020 Lincoln MKZ is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Lincoln Continental with 24 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Lincoln Continental or the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
The 2020 Lincoln MKZ is cheaper than the 2020 Lincoln Continental with a $36,750 starting MSRP versus a $46,305 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2020 Lincoln Continental or the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
The 2020 Lincoln Continental and the 2020 Lincoln MKZ both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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