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