Audi A6 vs. Lincoln MKZ
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A6 and Lincoln MKZ contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi A6 and the Lincoln MKZ.
When we compare the Audi A6's and the Lincoln MKZ's specifications and ratings, the Audi A6 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Lincoln MKZ has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Audi A6's and the Lincoln MKZ's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln MKZ is a better car than the Audi A6.
Pricing: A used 2020 Audi A6 ranges from $19,762 to $37,406 while a used 2020 Lincoln MKZ is priced between $17,296 to $32,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A6 loses 60.9 percent of its value and the Lincoln MKZ loses 54.2 percent of its value. This means the Lincoln MKZ retains 6.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A6.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A6 is 7.5 out of 10 while the Lincoln MKZ's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A6 is 7.5 out of 10. For the Lincoln MKZ the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln MKZ a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi A6.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A6’s base engine makes 248 horsepower, and the Lincoln MKZ base engine makes 245 horsepower. The A6 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 618 miles. The MKZ is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles. This gives the Audi A6 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lincoln MKZ. The A6 uses premium unleaded, and the MKZ uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi A6 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Lincoln MKZ has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Audi A6 and the Lincoln MKZ have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
54900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
63037
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
25370 - 130000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
36750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
63037
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
25370 - 130000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
27941
Price Range:
19762 - 37406
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
40286
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
21480 - 73618
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
53
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
67698
# Good or Great Deals:
29
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24221
Price Range:
17296 - 32998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
40286
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
21480 - 73618
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
82
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
70331
# Good or Great Deals:
36
Audi A6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lincoln MKZ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A6
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4.4 - 17.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.045
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln MKZ
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4.4 - 17.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.146
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.296244455247669
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 32.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.0833348459059122
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 32.1
Audi A6 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 16Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 16Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
20 out of / 20Lincoln MKZ Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi A6 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 45 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
Lincoln MKZ Trim Levels
Reserve, Standard
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 4300 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
245 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
463 / 618 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 31 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 512 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
13.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
15.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4101 lbs
Width:
83.1 inches
Height:
57.4 inches
Length:
194.4 inches
Wheelbase:
115.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3739 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
194.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Carat Beige Metallic
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Firmament Blue Metallic
Gray
Vesuvius Gray Metallic
Green
Avalon Green Metallic
Red
Seville Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Empire Blue Tinted Clearcoat
Gray
Magnetic Gray
Green
Not available
Red
Magma Red Clearcoat / Red Carpet Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Silver Radiance Clearcoat
White
Ceramic Pearl Tri-Coat / White Platinum Tri-Coat
Brown
Iced Mocha Premium Colorant
Interior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige w/ Agate Gray Stitching
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony
Brown
Cappucino
