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.

In comparing 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. This results in the Audi A6 being ranked 9 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Lincoln MKZ being ranked 7 out of 24.

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: While both models are midsize cars, 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.