Lincoln Continental vs. Lincoln MKZ

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2020 Lincoln Continental
$46,305
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$46,305
Starting MSRP
$36,750
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
17 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
20 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
305 hp
Horsepower
245 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

3.7 L/227
Displacement
2.0 L/122
Displacement
-
Displacement
Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
305 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
245 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
280 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
275 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
17 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
20 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P235/50WR18
Rear Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
P235/50WR18
Front Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Compact 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

Suspension

Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
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
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type

Measurements

38 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
41 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
59 in
Height, Overall
58 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
39 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
63 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
17 ft³
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
106 ft³
Passenger Volume
97 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
64 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
55 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
44 in
Front Leg Room
44 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
56 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
118 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
201 in
Length, Overall
194 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall

Weight & Capacity

1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,224 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,739 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight

Safety

Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

175
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type

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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