Lincoln MKZ vs. Lincoln Continental

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

Lincoln MKZ vs. Lincoln Continental Pricing

A used 2020 Lincoln MKZ ranges from $23,653 to $37,677 while a used 2020 Lincoln Continental is priced between $26,692 to $51,994.

Lincoln MKZ vs. Lincoln Continental Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lincoln MKZ loses 53.6 percent of its value and the Lincoln Continental loses 55 percent of its value. This means the Lincoln MKZ retains 1.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lincoln Continental.

Lincoln MKZ vs. Lincoln Continental Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lincoln MKZ is 8.7 out of 10 while the Lincoln Continental's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Lincoln MKZ being ranked 5 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Lincoln Continental being ranked 2 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars.

Lincoln MKZ vs. Lincoln Continental Reliability Rating

iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lincoln MKZ is 8.5 out of 10. For the Lincoln Continental the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln MKZ a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lincoln Continental.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Lincoln MKZ’s base engine makes 245 horsepower, and the Lincoln Continental base engine makes 305 horsepower. The MKZ is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles. The Continental is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. This gives the Lincoln MKZ the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lincoln Continental. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Lincoln Continental, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Lincoln MKZ and the Lincoln Continental have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.