Lincoln Continental vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lincoln Continental and Mercedes-Benz S-Class 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 Lincoln Continental and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

In comparing the Lincoln Continental's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Continental has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and overall quality score. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lincoln Continental's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a better car than the Lincoln Continental.

Pricing: A used 2020 Lincoln Continental ranges from $25,897 to $45,987 while a used 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is priced between $45,032 to $104,356.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lincoln Continental loses 54.3 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class loses 56.9 percent of its value. This means the Lincoln Continental retains 2.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lincoln Continental is 8.2 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class' quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Lincoln Continental being ranked 3 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class being ranked 6 out of 24.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lincoln Continental is 7.6 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz S-Class the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz S-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lincoln Continental.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lincoln Continental’s base engine makes 305 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class base engine makes 362 horsepower. The Continental is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. The S-Class is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 591 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz S-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lincoln Continental. The Continental uses regular unleaded, and the S-Class uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The Lincoln Continental has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Lincoln Continental has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.