1997 Lincoln Continental vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
When we compare the 1997 Lincoln Continental's and the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the 1997 Lincoln Continental has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and reliability. Based on this comparison of the 1997 Lincoln Continental's and the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the 1997 Lincoln Continental is a better car than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
1997 Lincoln Continental vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1997 Lincoln Continental loses 55 percent of its value and the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses 56.8 percent of its value. This means the 1997 Lincoln Continental retains 1.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
1997 Lincoln Continental vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lincoln Continental is 8.5 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class' quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Lincoln Continental being ranked 2 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class being ranked 4 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
1997 Lincoln Continental vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lincoln Continental is 8.3 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lincoln Continental.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1997 Lincoln Continental’s base engine makes 260 horsepower, and the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class base engine makes 134 horsepower. The Continental is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 391 miles. The E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 630 miles. This gives the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 1997 Lincoln Continental. The Continental uses gasoline, and the E-Class uses diesel.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 1997 Lincoln Continental and the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.549895
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1480 - 11348
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.568045
Lincoln Continental Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.495448 / 10
Reliability:
8.286346 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.463176 / 10
Reliability:
8.489528 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lincoln Continental Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 24Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
1997 Lincoln Continental Trim Levels
Base
1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Trim Levels
E 300D, E 320, E 420
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
265 foot-lbs @ 4750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
134 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
155 foot-lbs @ 2600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.038 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 23 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
255 / 391 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
483 / 630 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Diesel
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3884 lbs
Width:
73.6 inches
Height:
56 inches
Length:
206.3 inches
Wheelbase:
109 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3538 lbs
Width:
70.8 inches
Height:
56.7 inches
Length:
189.4 inches
Wheelbase:
111.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available